09 July

US President Donald Trump has reiterated his demand for schools to reopen in September, despite coronavirus cases in the country topping 3 million. 

Trump apparently wants to show that the US is returning to normal as he seeks reelection in November.

Trump tweeted on Wednesday, "In Germany, Denmark, Norway, Sweden and many other countries, SCHOOLS ARE OPEN WITH NO PROBLEMS." He added, "May cut off funding if not open!"

Trump also took issue with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, tweeting, "I disagree with CDC on their very tough & expensive guidelines for opening schools. While they want them open, they are asking schools to do very impractical things."

His comments drew an immediate backlash.

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo told reporters on Wednesday that school reopenings are a state decision.

Cuomo also expressed doubt that Trump is an expert on how to protect the health of students.

NHK