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Protesters Call On Maryland Government To End Economic Shutdown ANNAPOLIS, MD - APRIL 18: A protester with the group Reopen Maryland wears a bandana during a rally near the State House to call on the state to lift the stay-at-home order and reopen the economy on April 18, 2020 in Annapolis, Maryland. Most protestors rallied from inside their cars as they caused gridlock in a traffic circle and a smaller group protested outside of their cars. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images) (Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

Protesters Call On Maryland Government To End Economic Shutdown ANNAPOLIS, MD - APRIL 18: A protester with the group Reopen Maryland argues with another motorist while demonstrating near the State House to call on the state to lift the stay-at-home order and reopen the economy on April 18, 2020 in Annapolis, Maryland. Most protestors rallied from inside their cars as they caused gridlock in a traffic circle and a smaller group protested outside of their cars. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images) (Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

Protesters Call On Maryland Government To End Economic Shutdown ANNAPOLIS, MD - APRIL 18: Protesters with the group Reopen Maryland rally near the State House to call on the state to lift the stay-at-home order and reopen the economy on April 18, 2020 in Annapolis, Maryland. Most protestors rallied from inside their cars as they caused gridlock in a traffic circle and a smaller group protested outside of their cars. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images) (Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

Protesters Call On Maryland Government To End Economic Shutdown ANNAPOLIS, MD - APRIL 18: A police officer tells a protester with the group Reopen Maryland that his vehicle needs to move as they rally near the State House to call on the state to lift the stay-at-home order and reopen the economy on April 18, 2020 in Annapolis, Maryland. Most protestors rallied from inside their cars as they caused gridlock in a traffic circle and a smaller group protested outside of their cars. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images) (Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

Protesters Call On Maryland Government To End Economic Shutdown ANNAPOLIS, MD - APRIL 18: Protesters with the group Reopen Maryland rally near the State House to call on the state to lift the stay-at-home order and reopen the economy on April 18, 2020 in Annapolis, Maryland. Most protestors rallied from inside their cars as they caused gridlock in a traffic circle and a smaller group protested outside of their cars. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images) (Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

San Diego Residents Hold "Freedom Rally" To Protest Stay-At-Home Directives SAN DIEGO, CA - APRIL 18: A demonstrator wearing a Trump 2020 mask protests during a "Freedom Rally" against Stay-At-Home Directives on April 18, 2020 in San Diego, California. Rallies were held at several state capitols across the country last week where mainly Republican protesters expressed their deep frustration with the stay-at-home orders that are meant to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus, (Photo by Sandy Huffaker/Getty Images) (Sandy Huffaker/Getty Images)

Protesters Call On Maryland Government To End Economic Shutdown ANNAPOLIS, MD - APRIL 18: Protesters with the group Reopen Maryland rally near the State House to call on the state to lift the stay-at-home order and reopen the economy on April 18, 2020 in Annapolis, Maryland. Most protestors rallied from inside their cars as they caused gridlock in a traffic circle and a smaller group protested outside of their cars. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images) (Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

San Diego Residents Hold "Freedom Rally" To Protest Stay-At-Home Directives SAN DIEGO, CA - APRIL 18: Demonstrators protest during a "Freedom Rally" against Stay-At-Home Directives on April 18, 2020 in San Diego, California. Rallies were held at several state capitols across the country last week where mainly Republican protesters expressed their deep frustration with the stay-at-home orders that are meant to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus, (Photo by Sandy Huffaker/Getty Images) (Sandy Huffaker/Getty Images)

San Diego Residents Hold "Freedom Rally" To Protest Stay-At-Home Directives SAN DIEGO, CA - APRIL 18: Demonstrators protest during a "Freedom Rally" against Stay-At-Home Directives on April 18, 2020 in San Diego, California. Rallies were held at several state capitols across the country last week where mainly Republican protesters expressed their deep frustration with the stay-at-home orders that are meant to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus, (Photo by Sandy Huffaker/Getty Images) (Sandy Huffaker/Getty Images)

San Diego Residents Hold "Freedom Rally" To Protest Stay-At-Home Directives SAN DIEGO, CA - APRIL 18: Demonstrators protest during a "Freedom Rally" against Stay-At-Home Directives on April 18, 2020 in San Diego, California. Rallies were held at several state capitols across the country last week where mainly Republican protesters expressed their deep frustration with the stay-at-home orders that are meant to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus, (Photo by Sandy Huffaker/Getty Images) (Sandy Huffaker/Getty Images)

San Diego Residents Hold "Freedom Rally" To Protest Stay-At-Home Directives SAN DIEGO, CA - APRIL 18: Demonstrators protest during a "Freedom Rally" against Stay-At-Home Directives on April 18, 2020 in San Diego, California. Rallies were held at several state capitols across the country last week where mainly Republican protesters expressed their deep frustration with the stay-at-home orders that are meant to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus, (Photo by Sandy Huffaker/Getty Images) (Sandy Huffaker/Getty Images)

San Diego Residents Hold "Freedom Rally" To Protest Stay-At-Home Directives SAN DIEGO, CA - APRIL 18: Demonstrators protest during a "Freedom Rally" against Stay-At-Home Directives on April 18, 2020 in San Diego, California. Rallies were held at several state capitols across the country last week where mainly Republican protesters expressed their deep frustration with the stay-at-home orders that are meant to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus, (Photo by Sandy Huffaker/Getty Images) (Sandy Huffaker/Getty Images)

Activists Organize Car Caravan Protest Outside Trump Properties CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - APRIL 18: Demonstrators, using simulated body bags for props, protest President Donald Trump's handling of the coronavirus pandemic on April 18, 2020 in Chicago, Illinois. The protest was part of an effort taking place near Trump properties in several cities across the country today. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) (Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Activists Organize Car Caravan Protest Outside Trump Properties CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - APRIL 18: Demonstrators, using simulated body bags for props, protest President Donald Trump's handling of the coronavirus pandemic on April 18, 2020 in Chicago, Illinois. The protest was part of an effort taking place near Trump properties in several cities across the country today. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) (Scott Olson/Getty Images)

San Diego Residents Hold "Freedom Rally" To Protest Stay-At-Home Directives SAN DIEGO, CA - APRIL 18: Demonstrators protest during a "Freedom Rally" against Stay-At-Home Directives on April 18, 2020 in San Diego, California. Rallies were held at several state capitols across the country last week where mainly Republican protesters expressed their deep frustration with the stay-at-home orders that are meant to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus, (Photo by Sandy Huffaker/Getty Images) (Sandy Huffaker/Getty Images)

San Diego Residents Hold "Freedom Rally" To Protest Stay-At-Home Directives SAN DIEGO, CA - APRIL 18: Demonstratorsholding Open California signs protest during a "Freedom Rally" against Stay-At-Home Directives on April 18, 2020 in San Diego, California. Rallies were held at several state capitols across the country last week where mainly Republican protesters expressed their deep frustration with the stay-at-home orders that are meant to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus, (Photo by Sandy Huffaker/Getty Images) (Sandy Huffaker/Getty Images)

San Diego Residents Hold "Freedom Rally" To Protest Stay-At-Home Directives SAN DIEGO, CA - APRIL 18: Demonstrators protest during a "Freedom Rally" against Stay-At-Home Directives on April 18, 2020 in San Diego, California. Rallies were held at several state capitols across the country last week where mainly Republican protesters expressed their deep frustration with the stay-at-home orders that are meant to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus, (Photo by Sandy Huffaker/Getty Images) (Sandy Huffaker/Getty Images)

San Diego Residents Hold "Freedom Rally" To Protest Stay-At-Home Directives SAN DIEGO, CA - APRIL 18: Demonstrators protest during a "Freedom Rally" against Stay-At-Home Directives on April 18, 2020 in San Diego, California. Rallies were held at several state capitols across the country last week where mainly Republican protesters expressed their deep frustration with the stay-at-home orders that are meant to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus, (Photo by Sandy Huffaker/Getty Images) (Sandy Huffaker/Getty Images)

San Diego Residents Hold "Freedom Rally" To Protest Stay-At-Home Directives SAN DIEGO, CA - APRIL 18: Demonstrators protest during a "Freedom Rally" against Stay-At-Home Directives on April 18, 2020 in San Diego, California. Rallies were held at several state capitols across the country last week where mainly Republican protesters expressed their deep frustration with the stay-at-home orders that are meant to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus, (Photo by Sandy Huffaker/Getty Images) (Sandy Huffaker/Getty Images)

San Diego Residents Hold "Freedom Rally" To Protest Stay-At-Home Directives SAN DIEGO, CA - APRIL 18: Demonstrators protest during a "Freedom Rally" against Stay-At-Home Directives on April 18, 2020 in San Diego, California. Rallies were held at several state capitols across the country last week where mainly Republican protesters expressed their deep frustration with the stay-at-home orders that are meant to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus, (Photo by Sandy Huffaker/Getty Images) (Sandy Huffaker/Getty Images)

Manifestations Pro-Bolsonaro Across Brazil SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - APRIL 18: Supporters of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro ride their motorcycles waving the Brazilian flag as they take part in a motorcade to protest against quarantine and social distancing measures to combat the new coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak on April 18, 2020 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. According to the Brazilian Health Ministry, Brazil has 36,599 positive cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) and a total of 2,347 deaths. (Photo by Alexandre Schneider/Getty Images) (Alexandre Schneider/Getty Images)

Manifestations Pro-Bolsonaro Across Brazil SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - APRIL 18: Supporters of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro ride their motorcycles waving the Brazilian flag as they take part in a motorcade to protest against quarantine and social distancing measures to combat the new coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak on April 18, 2020 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. According to the Brazilian Health Ministry, Brazil has 36,599 positive cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) and a total of 2,347 deaths. (Photo by Alexandre Schneider/Getty Images) (Alexandre Schneider/Getty Images)

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