Second wave of coronavirus infections could cause a worse economic disaster, experts warn
May 21, 2020 at 12:29 PM EDT
States across the country began reopening parts of their economies as early as April 24. Guidelines for reopening differ widely but a key difference lies in which sector can open first and the speed of the process. However, experts warn that a preemptive reopening can do more harm than good by potentially creating a second wave of infections, which would lead to more closures and increased economic hardship.