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Italy quarantines millions amid surge in coronavirus cases

Italy is taking unprecedented steps to slow an alarming jump in the number of coronavirus cases. Its northern region, home to around 16 million people, has been under a virtual lockdown since Sunday. Italy is the hardest hit country in Europe, with more than 7,300 reported infections. Charlie D’Agata reports on why the country is enacting such drastic measures. Source

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Cruise ship with coronavirus cluster to dock in California

A cruise ship with a cluster of coronavirus cases will arrive in Northern California Monday after holding off the coast for days. At least 21 people on the Grand Princess have the virus. Carter Evans reports that anyone who requires immediate medical treatment will be taken to hospitals in the area and others will be transferred to military bases, where they’ll be tested for the virus and held for another two weeks. Source

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Economic uncertainty amid coronavirus spread

Investors fear another day of big losses on Wall Street, after oil markets plunged overnight. Markets in Australia, Japan and parts of Europe are down more than 5%, adding to the economic uncertainty blamed on the coronavirus. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins “CBS This Morning” to explain what’s going on amid the spread of coronavirus. Source

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