Governors’ coronavirus pacts could thwart Trump goal of reopening country

Some governors and public health experts say the localized lifting of restrictions could create new clusters of disease that leave officials chasing the outbreak well into the summer.

If President Donald Trump insists on reopening parts of America as soon as next week, he’ll likely encounter bipartisan resistance from governors who are partnering in regional alliances to keep the coronavirus at bay.

Minnesota’s Tim Walz has started conversations with his counterparts in North Dakota and Wisconsin about an upper Midwest pact to ensure that their states are in sync on rules around social distancing.

The governors and public health experts say the localized lifting of restrictions could create new clusters of disease that leave officials chasing the outbreak well into the summer.

“We will combat this virus by working together and remaining consistent across our borders,” said Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont.

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