President-elect Joe Biden yesterday outlined his plans to boost the US economy but said any structural reforms depend first on reining in the coronavirus pandemic. "Once we shut down the virus and deliver economic relief to workers and businesses, then we can start to build back better than before," Mr Biden said. Before he can pursue any large-scale reforms, Mr Biden will first have to tackle the coronavirus pandemic, which threatens to cause further damage as cases spike across the country. SidestepOne of his first major decisions related to the economy when he takes office will be whether to push a version of a nationwide lockdown to curb the spread of the virus. Speaking to CBS, Mr Osterholm was not asked about a lockdown, but said the nation needs "a standard set of principles."

Source: The Herald November 17, 2020 02:26 UTC