As the death toll from the coronavirus pandemic in the United States approached 31,000, governors began cautiously preparing Americans for a post-virus life that would likely include public face coverings as the “new normal", Reuters reported.

“If you are going to be in public and you cannot maintain social distancing, then have a mask, and put that mask on,” said New York Governor Andrew Cuomo.

A food delivery driver cycles on an empty road as the global outbreak of Covid-19 continues, in Beverly Hills, California, US, April 15. — Reuters
A food delivery driver cycles on an empty road as the global outbreak of Covid-19 continues, in Beverly Hills, California, US, April 15. — Reuters

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Budget presser

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Poverty’s rise
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