The US Covid-19 death toll, the highest in the world, topped 50,000 on Friday, having doubled in 10 days, and the number of Americans known to be infected surpassed 875,000 Atlanta: With the U.S.
coronavirus death toll topping 50,000, Georgia, Oklahoma and a handful of other states took the first tentative steps at reopening for business on Friday, despite the disapproval of President Donald Trump and health experts.
Gyms, hair salons, tattoo parlors and some other businesses were cleared to open their doors by Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, who disregarded warnings from public health officials that relaxing restrictions could lead to more infections and deaths.