The U.S. coronavirus death toll is now the highest in the world, according to Reuters.<br />The toll surged past 30,000 on Wednesday, doubling after just a week.<br />The hardest-hit state is New York and they ordered residents to wear masks.<br />The masks will only be required in certain settings to combat the pandemic.<br />Despite this milestone, states are mulling a partial lift of restrictions on business and social life.<br />May 1st is the target date promoted by President Donald Trump for reopening the economy.<br />Two government reports show plummeting retail sales and factory output last month.
