In a bid to boost America's economy after months of coronavirus shutdowns, the White House is pushing states to reopen school doors despite rising infection rates around much of the nation.
As debate raged about how to do this safely, Trump on Wednesday, local time, tweeted: "In Germany, Denmark, Norway, Sweden and many other countries, SCHOOLS ARE OPEN WITH NO PROBLEMS. The Dems think it would be bad for them politically if U.S. schools open before the November Election, but is important for the children & families. May cut off funding if not open!"
The President's threat came moments before the White House coronavirus taskforce held a briefing with Vice-President Mike Pence, Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, and the administration's coronavirus response coordinator, Dr Deborah Birx. However, notably absent was the President himself, along with the nation's top infectious diseases expert, Dr Anthony Fauci.
Guidelines from the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention include using cloth face coverings, staying home when appropriate, modifying seating to allow social distancing of at least 1.8 metres and shutting communal spaces. The CDC is expected to release new guidelines next week, after many schools said they would struggle to keep children apart.
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