The creator of a top U.S. coronavirus model warned of a resurgence if social distancing guidelines around the country are eased on May 1.

As some advisers to President Trump advocate for a push to reignite the struggling economy next month, Christopher Murray, the director of the University of Washington’s Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, said premature easing of restrictions meant to stem the spread of the virus could have disastrous effects.

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