Despite rising death toll, some US states still eager to re-open

Unemployment in the United States is approaching the level during the Great Depression, as lockdown continues to hammer the economy. Despite the mounting death toll, nearing 55,000 in total, some states are eager to re-open as soon as possible to mitigate the economic impact.

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