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Trump says he will soon call for lifting lockdown in some states

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US President Donald Trump has said he will soon call for lifting the lockdown in some parts of the country. Mr Trump, who faces re-election in November and is keen to avoid extended economic damage, told reporters he would be "opening up our country to business because our country was meant to be open".

The relaxation could be announced early next week when a 15-day period recommending tight restrictions on social distancing expires, he said, stressing that governors would make final decisions in their own states.

Health officials and state governors dealing with the worst outbreaks have said they expect restrictions will have to continue for some time - and New York's mayor called for a nationwide lockdown.

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