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An aircraft of the German airline Lufthansa starts from Franz-Josef-Strauss Airport in Munich on June 25, 2020, amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.Even before the official announcement, the U.S. Travel Association, a nonprofit representing the travel industry, released a statement calling the decision"incredibly disappointing" and"unwelcome news."South Carolina Gov.
"I know people are anxious to reopen -- I am too," Mayor London Breed tweeted Friday, but she added,"our reopening process is guided by data and science." A healthcare worker in protective gear treats a coronavirus disease patient at the El Centro Regional Medical Center in El Centro, Calif., May 27, 2020.
A general view as people are seen dining at local restaurants in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., June 24, 2020.Healthcare workers prepare to test drivers at a drive-through coronavirus testing site outside of Hard Rock Stadium, June 26, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. People, social distancing and wearing masks to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus, wait in line at a mask distribution event,June 26, 2020, in Miami.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo in a conference call Friday called it a"loss to the American people" that the White House went two months without a briefing.MORE: Social distancing isn't a nuisance – it's a privilege Vice President Mike Pence participates in a White House Coronavirus Task Force news briefing as National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Anthony Fauci, right, looks on, at the Department of Health and Human Services in Washington, June 26, 2020. Coronavirus COVID-19 cases have surged across states in the US."We have made a truly remarkable progress in moving our nation forward. We've all seen the encouraging news as we open up America again," Pence said.
Vice President Mike Pence participates in a White House Coronavirus Task Force news briefing at the US Department of Health and Human Services in Washington, D.C., June 26, 2020. A patient is wheeled into Houston Methodist Hospital at the Texas Medical Center, amid the global outbreak of the coronavirus disease , in Houston, June 22, 2020.
Aubrey Burgess reacts to getting swabbed for a coronavirus disease test at a testing site set up at an event to mark Juneteenth in Denver, June 20, 2020. “What happened in China affected us. What happened in Europe affected us. What's happening here, is affecting others. We can't get away from that,” Fauci said.
"President Trump and I believe that taking proper steps as we created screening at recent events, and giving people the very best counsel that we have. We still want to give people the freedom to participate in the political process," Pence said. Tubers prepare to float the Comal River in New Braunfels, Texas despite the recent spike in COVID-19 cases in the state, June 25, 2020.
"It is clear that the rise in cases is largely driven by certain types of activities, including Texans congregating in bars," he said."The actions in this executive order are essential to our mission to swiftly contain this virus and protect publicHandlebar bouncer, Mando Cuadros, sprays down a guest's hands with hand sanitizer on the first night that bars reopen after they were shut down to stop the spread of the coronavirus disease in Austin, Texas, May 22, 2020.
Members of the Mississippi Army National Gaurd host drive thru testing at J.L. King Senior Memorial Park Coronavirus drive thru testing, Starkville, Miss., June 22, 2020. The officials warned that this surge is just the beginning if residents don't take it more seriously.10:30 a.m.: NYC plans for indoor dining in phase 3 of reopening
Customers practice social distancing in outdoor seating at seating that follows current health guidelines to slow the spread of Coronavirus at a restaurant in New York City, June 25, 2020.To help keep employees and customers safe, 2.5 million face coverings will be distributed during phase 3, city officials said.9:30 a.m.: New Mexico's phase 2 reopening on hold
American Airlines passenger planes crowd a runway where they are parked due to flight reductions to slow the spread of coronavirus disease , at Tulsa International Airport in Tulsa, Ok., March 23, 2020."American will continue to notify customers and allow them to move to more open flights when available, all without incurring any cost," the airline said in a statement."This is in addition to the airline's current travel waivers.
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