President Donald Trump recently announced the federal government wouldn't impose an extension on its COVID-19 isolation policies once they end on Thursday. Jared Kushner, his son-in-law, and adviser, says the country will be "rocking again."

The Trump administration said the state governors would incorporate the existing self-isolation recommendations into their future plans as more officials began lifting restrictions and reopening their economies this week.

During a White House meeting on Wednesday, Trump lauded governors for taking cautious steps in reviving their economies.


Coronavirus Restrictions

The stay-at-home policy was initially set to last for two weeks. It was extended for 30 more days after medical experts deemed it necessary to close the country to curb the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The movement restrictions forced many businesses to close doors and halt operations, leaving many Americans unemployed.

The existing coronavirus guidelines will be applied to the new policies issued by the White House. The newly released measures focus on how states can reopen their economies safely. Vice President Mike Pence state officials are adhering to the guidelines at a minimum, with some doing more.

Two weeks ago, the White House released guidelines to be used on planning a course towards some normality. During a teleconference with the governors, Trump said protecting the economy will help preserve the health of the American citizens.

The guidelines were broken into three phases, each one requiring 14 days of a downward trajectory of coronavirus cases to advance to the next one.

Phase one forbids the gathering of 10 or more people. It will also require employees to work from home if possible. Schools and bars will remain closed, while places such as restaurants, theaters, and churches are required to uphold strict physical distancing protocols. People classified as vulnerable are urged to stay home.

Phase two allows states with no signs of a resurgence to expand gatherings to 50 people. All non-essential travel can resume. Companies are still encouraged to let employees work from home. Schools and bars could operate with a limited capacity. Vulnerable people are still urged to stay indoors.

The third and final phase lets vulnerable people go out in public, as long as they follow specific measures. Hospitals and nursing homes will allow visitation.


Possible Cure


U.S. President Donald Trump revealed his plans to resume official travel after the end of the lockdown next week. He hopes to travel to Arizona to hold mass campaign rallies with thousands of supporters.

Trump also talked up a possible coronavirus treatment following reports the FDA will approve remdesivir as an option after researchers found clear-cut evidence that the drug helps patients recover more quickly.

Dr. Anthony Fauci, White House health advisor, said the data from the trial showed very promising results and sets a new standard of care for coronavirus patients.

According to the results, Gilead Sciences' drug brought down the mortality rate to 8 percent for the group receiving the drug. The patients who received a placebo showed an 11.6 percent mortality rate. Patients taking the medication were shown to recover within 11 days, four days earlier than the placebo group.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is in talks with the drug maker about making it available to patients. They are expected to grant an emergency-use authorization before the end of the month.