COVID-19 is a serious crisis and the lives and well-being of hundreds of thousands of Americans should be prioritized over the current state of the economy. The white house's proposed timeline for having citizens go back to work does not match what public health officials have been warning against. Social distancing is our greatest weapon against this invisible threat, and we must use it to the greatest extent to prevent an even worse tragedy than what is already occurring. We are still only at the beginning.

Non-essential businesses should remain closed on Easter and continue to be closed until public health officials say otherwise. Schools, offices, and places of worship should remain closed. Gatherings of more than 10 people should be avoided. The white house should encourage this.