Steven Mnuchin: Reopening needed to avert 'permanent damage' to economy - Washington Times

Steven Mnuchin: Reopening needed to avert 'permanent damage' to economy - Washington Times:

Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin warned Sunday of “permanent damage” to the economy without a reopening, arguing that restrictions on businesses can be lifted without a significant risk to public health from the novel coronavirus.
“If we do this carefully, working with the governors, I don’t think there’s a considerable risk,” said Mr. Mnuchin on “Fox News Sunday.” “Matter of fact, I think there’s a considerable risk of not reopening. You’re talking about what would be permanent economic damage to the American public.”