Article 5168Y Trump's 'back-to-work' plan would only make things worse, experts say

Trump's 'back-to-work' plan would only make things worse, experts say

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Dominic Rushe in New York and Joan E Greve in Wash
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The president believes the US can be open for business by Easter, but he doesn't seem to have considered the consequences

New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago - cities across the US are closing down because of the Covid-19 epidemic. The economic impact is already dire. Millions are probably already out of work, and economists are certain we are heading for recession.

Related: Coronavirus news: India announces 21-day lockdown as global confirmed cases top 400,000

If we had been better prepared for coronavirus, the economy wouldn't be where it is right now

Trump on why he picked Easter as the day he wants to end strict social distancing and reopen American businesses: "Easter is a very special day for me ... Easter Sunday, and you'll have packed churches all over our country." pic.twitter.com/6cXEtW8LmR

Related: Trump signals change in coronavirus strategy that could clash with health experts

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