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