Mike Pence says coronavirus pandemic will be 'largely' behind us by Memorial Day - as Texas prepares to re-open retailers this week

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Vice President Mike Pence said Thursday that the coronavirus pandemic could be 'largely' behind Americans as early as Memorial Day Weekend. 

Pence's remarks come as Texas partially re-opened its economy this week despite the number of COVID-19 infections still rising. 

'Am I going to be on my boat and fishing in early June, Mr. Vice President?' asked Geraldo Rivera of Fox News on his radio show.

'If you look at the trends today, I think by Memorial Day Weekend we will largely have this coronavirus epidemic behind us,' Pence said.