WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – The debate is on between those that want to open the economy to get back to normal and health care professionals who warn of a wider spread of the coronavirus.

South Dakota Senator John Thune says its about the risk people are comfortable with.

Thune says those decisions have to be driven by science and the facts.

Thune says citizens will make the final choices.

A number of states have allowed businesses to start reopening this week.