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In New York, the United States, more than 700 people died two days in a row. The total number of confirmed Americans has now exceeded 400,000. However, as the increase in the number of confirmed patients is somewhat weakening, there is also an expectation that it may be calmed down soon.

Correspondent Correspondent Kim Yun-soo of Washington.

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The number of corona19 patients in the United States, which exceeded 200,000 on the first day, doubled in a week. More than a quarter of the world's patients.

The number of deaths in New York State that wanted to be reduced was more than 700 in two consecutive days.

However, unlike the increase in the number of deaths, the increase in new patients has been somewhat reduced. It is an analysis that social distance is gradually gaining effect.

[Andrew Cuomo / Governor of New York: New York State has been halting programs, closing schools and workplaces, and practicing social distance. This action started to take effect. The patient growth curve is getting smoother.]

As the number of patients has eased, it is reported that the US health authorities are considering easing containment guidelines.

If there are no symptoms even after exposure to the virus, we are considering taking a fever test and wearing a mask and returning to work first.

However, there is also growing concern that some early mitigation measures will lead to the spread of the virus.

[Phil Murphy / New Jersey Governor: We need more time to reopen our state and country. I'm afraid that opening it too quickly will result in sprinkling gasoline on the fire.]

The Dow index, which has been fluctuating in response to the Corona19 situation, rose more than 700 points as expectations of the US economy would resume.