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Coronavirus fears could lead to U.S. blood supply shortage

The coronavirus pandemic could pose a threat to the nation’s blood supply as blood drives around the U.S. are being canceled along with other large gatherings. The Red Cross has asked healthy, eligible people to step up and donate to avoid shortages. Chris Martinez speaks to a blood donor and a Red Cross executive about how they hope to avoid a national blood shortage. Source

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Cybercriminals take advantage of coronavirus fears

Cybercriminals are taking advantage of a weary public amid fears over the global coronavirus pandemic. Scammers have created websites offering hard-to-get medical supplies for outrageous prices, and even radio host and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones was ordered to stop selling fake coronavirus cures. Catherine Herridge speaks to security experts at a global operations center about how they are tracking and combating the spike of coronavirus cybercrime. Source

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Heart-warming birthday treat captured on police bodycam

One little girl’s first birthday was made all the more special when two Gwinnett County police officers pulled up to her and her mother on the street. When they learned it was her birthday, they drove the pair to buy a cake for the occasion. Don Dahler reports on the sweet story, all captured on police bodycam footage. Source

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Trump says he took coronavirus test

President Trump said he took the test for the novel coronavirus Friday night, and is awaiting results. Mr. Trump held a press conference with members of the Coronavirus Task Force Saturday, including Vice President Mike Pence, after a task force meeting led by the president. Watch his remarks. Source

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