The Trump administration is considering disbanding the White House’s coronavirus task force, administration officials said, as the virus continues to spread around the country and a key model projected that the current number of U.S. deaths could nearly double by this summer, the Wall Street Journal reported. President Trump confirmed the discussions during a trip to Arizona yesterday, saying that the government was considering setting up a new group focused on “safety and opening.” They are unfolding amid concerns by some health experts about a second outbreak of the virus as states increasingly relax economic restrictions. “We’re going to put the flame out,” Trump said about the outbreak, adding that “we can’t keep our country closed.” Trump said he would continue to consult with doctors and public health officials in the administration.
