By Tuesday, more than 71,000 Americans had died due to the deadly virus and over 12 lakh had tested positive. Asserting that the United States has flattened the curve on coronavirus, President Donald Trump said on Tuesday the country is now in the next stage of the battle, which is a "very safe phased and gradual reopening". "Thanks to the profound commitment of our citizens, we have flattened the curve and countless American lives have been saved.
Our country is now in the next stage of the battle. A very safe, phased and gradual reopening of our country," Trump said in his remarks at Honeywell International in Phoenix.