Trump tells state governors they will 'call the shots' when it comes to reopening the US economy – media reports

Reuters reports that parts of President Donald Trump's guidelines for re-opening the US economy amid the coronavirus pandemic trickled out on Thursday afternoon, revealing a three-phase plan that could allow some states to begin as early as this month lifting limits meant to contain the disease's spread.

In the first phase of Trump's guidelines, to be publicly unveiled on Thursday evening, larger venues like restaurants and movie theaters could operate again with strict social distancing, according to a copy seen by Reuters. Non-essential travel could resume and schools could open their doors again in phase two. In phase three medically vulnerable people could resume public interactions.

The New York Times reported that Trump told governors of states that some could re-open their states by May 1 or earlier. He was also expected to soon announce hiring plans for tracking the disease's spread, according to the Times.

Trump tells state governors they will 'call the shots' when it comes to reopening the US economy, various media reporting. The document seen by Reuters does not offer a specific timetable for reopening US economy.

Key reports

• Trump tells state governors that some could begin reopening their economies before May 1 if they want to – New York Times.
• Trump guidelines for states envision reopening economy in three phases - CBS news reporter on Twitter.
• Trump expected to announce that centers for disease control and prevention will hire hundreds to perform contact tracing - New York Times
• Trump expected to announce that the federal government will help states pay for more medical personnel to track coronavirus spread – New York Times
• Phase one of trump's guidelines recommends that closed schools should remain closed – CBS news reporter.
• Phase one recommends that people should maximize physical distance when in public, social gatherings of more than 10 people should generally be avoided – CBS news reporter.
• Employers should continue to encourage telework during phase one of reopening, trump guidelines say – CBS news reporter.
• In phase one, bars should remain closed but large venues, like restaurants, movie theaters and sporting venues, could operate with strict physical distancing – CBS news reporter.
• Guidelines say that in phase two, non-essential travel can resume and schools can reopen – CBS news reporter.
• During phase three, medically vulnerable individuals can resume public interactions but should practice physical distancing unless precautionary measures observed – CBS news reporter.
• Trump guidelines suggest states satisfy certain criteria before proceeding to phase one of a reopening -document seen by Reuters.
• New federal US guidelines say hospitals can resume elective surgeries during phase one of reopening economy – Document.
• Guidelines suggest a 14-day downward trajectory in coronavirus cases before beginning phased reopening  – Document.
• Hospitals should have robust testing for healthcare workers, including antibody testing, before beginning phased reopening – Document.