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Urge for reopening economy with 'common sense precautions'

Indian-American businessman urged US President Donald Trump's administration to reopen country's economy with "common sense precautions"

Sentinel Digital Desk

Washington: A prominent Indian-American businessman has urged US President Donald Trump's administration to reopen the country's economy with "common sense precautions", highlighting the struggles America's hoteliers were facing during the COVID-19 lockdown, the media reported.

Speaking at a roundtable of hospitality and tourism industry, hosted by Vice President Mike Pence in Orlando on Wednesday, Danny Gaekwad, Chairman of OSEM Hospitality Management, said such a move will "help our industry and our state get our economy moving again", the American Bazaar reported on Thursday. "Reopening our businesses with common sense precautions that prioritize the health and wellbeing of employees and guests will help our industry and our state get our economy moving again," said Gaekwad. (IANS)

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