The Pentagon is distributing one million masks and 2,000 ventilators to healthcare workers fighting the spread of coronavirus. President Trump has also called on all hospitals and dentists to delay elective procedures for the time being. Dr. Tara Narula reports. Source
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Trump pleads with young people to “reconsider their routines” amid outbreak
Despite warnings to avoid large gatherings and practice social distancing, people are still going through with spring break plans. Now, the White House coronavirus response coordinator is warning young people may be more susceptible to the disease than originally thought. Manuel Bojorquez reports. Source
Americans battle economic impact as closures continue across the country amid coronavirus spread
The coronavirus pandemic continues to prompt unprecedented closures across the country. The Census Bureau is suspending field operations for two weeks while the New York Stock Exchange is closing its trading floor. Mola Lenghi reports. Source
Hotel executive: “I’ve just cut 95% of my staff”
Ashford CEO Monty Bennett says America’s hotel industry might need 18 months to recover from coronavirus crisis. Source
Dow closes below 20,000, wiping out nearly all gains under Trump
Stocks have crumbled in just three weeks, beaten down by mounting investor concerns over the coronavirus. Source
5 things I learned from Dr. Lisa Damour
Dr. Damour told “CBS Evening News” anchor Norah O’Donnell that the coronavirus outbreak has been “hard on all of us, and especially hard on people who may have already been suffering.” Source
Automakers to shut down plants, idling more than 150,000 workers
Ford, GM, Fiat Chrysler, Honda and Toyota said they will temporarily close most all their North America factories. Source
NYSE temporarily closing trading floor to stem spread of virus
Wall Street’s “Big Board” will move to all-electronic trades as a precaution after 2 people tested positive for COVID-19. Source
Psychologist shares tips for managing coronavirus anxiety
In a poll released Wednesday, nearly a third of American adults said their emotional well being had gotten worse because of the pandemic. Source
Travel industry hit hard by coronavirus
The coronavirus pandemic is taking a mounting toll on the U.S. economy. Auto factories are shutting down, hotels are empty, and the U.S. travel association warned more than four and a half million jobs could be lost by the end of the April. Jamie Yuccas reports. Source