Considerations for state and local community leaders While every community is unique and experiencing varying levels of community transmission, the 15-day pause recommended by the White House presents the entire country with an opportunity to assess how prepared we are and take steps to implement actions designed to slow and limit the spread of COVID-19.
We understand that the pause may last longer than 15 days. At some point, the recommended actions will change. Community leaders must come together to facilitate services and businesses re-opening in an orderly way.
The resumption of activities needs planning so that it does not negatively affect ongoing mitigation efforts in local areas or the country as a whole.