Was allowed to wear them either. Maybe they chose on their own. I doubt it. Despite Company Protocols and a sign saying that everyone is required to wear a mask. And, also playing in the background, live and let die, that song. Terrific. Good morning and welcome to morning joe. It is wednesday, may 6th. Along with joe, willie and me we have White House Reporter for the Associated Press, Jonathan Lemire. And former white house adviser for health policy, professor and advice provost for the university of pennsylvania, dr. Ezekiel emmanuel. Hes an nbc news and msnbc medical contributor. And, joe, the u. S. Death toll from coronavirus is now topping 71,000 as President Trump continues his push to reopen the country. Nbc news has learned that over the coming weeks, the white house plans to wind down the Coronavirus Task force. A move that comes as the virus continues to spread rampantly in parts of the country. Because the president cant speak at the task force anymore without being heard.