US coronavirus outbreak could be 'largely in the past' by early June, Mike Pence says

   Mike Pence, the US vice president, has said the coronavirus outbreak in America could be “largely in the past” by early June - less than two months away. 

   Mr Pence cited the fact that Covid-19 cases are believed to have already peaked nationwide during an interview with the Wall Street Journal. 

“We truly do believe as we move forward, with responsibly beginning to reopen the economy in state after state around the country, that by early June, we could be at a place where this coronavirus epidemic is largely in the past,” Mr Pence said.