"Mayors are pleading with their Republican governors to follow the science and shut down states over the coronavirus
...He called Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick's comments that older Americans would gladly sacrifice their lives to reopen the economy more quickly "a false choice."
...Mayors across the US are on the front lines of fighting the novel coronavirus, but several Republican governors are being accused of slow-walking or even undermining local officials' efforts.
By Monday, at least 29 states had put statewide "stay at home" orders in place, meaning more than two-thirds of US residents are ordered to stay home except for essential activities, including medical appointments and grocery shopping. But major states like Texas and Florida have so far refused.
https://www.businessinsider.com/cor...h-their-governors-for-stay-home-orders-2020-3
...He called Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick's comments that older Americans would gladly sacrifice their lives to reopen the economy more quickly "a false choice."
...Mayors across the US are on the front lines of fighting the novel coronavirus, but several Republican governors are being accused of slow-walking or even undermining local officials' efforts.
By Monday, at least 29 states had put statewide "stay at home" orders in place, meaning more than two-thirds of US residents are ordered to stay home except for essential activities, including medical appointments and grocery shopping. But major states like Texas and Florida have so far refused.
https://www.businessinsider.com/cor...h-their-governors-for-stay-home-orders-2020-3