As the novel coronavirus continues to spread, the flu has killed 22,000 Americans so far this season, including 144 children. Source
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Store shelves will be restocked amid coronavirus panic, expert says
Amid the coronavirus outbreak in America, many shoppers are finding empty shelves, long lines and limits on purchases. But experts say the shelves will be restocked and warn that panic buying could put others at risk. Mark Strassman reports on the concerns over supply shortages. Source
Eye Opener at 8: What to expect amid coronavirus pandemic
A look at what we’ve been covering on “CBS This Morning.” Source
CBS News correspondent Seth Doane diagnosed with COVID-19
CBS News correspondent Seth Doane is one of the six CBS News employees who have been diagnosed with COVID-19. He joins “CBS This Morning” from Rome, where he is quarantined in his home to share what symptoms he had and what it’s like to be quarantined in Italy. Source
Chaos at airports as Americans return from Europe
Many Americans coming home from abroad waited in long lines for hours at several major airports to have medical screenings. People packed together shoulder-to-shoulder, despite the CDC’s call for “social distancing.” Kris Van Cleave reports from Reagan National Airport on what’s being done to prevent the lines from forming. Source
How contagious is the coronavirus?
Some people with coronavirus have said they don’t know how they got it. Infectious disease expert Michael Osterholm joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss how long it could take for symptoms to show up and how long the virus may live on surfaces. Source
As coronavirus closes schools, parents feel “overwhelming anxiety”
New York City’s public school system joins others across the country in shutting down, forcing families to find child care and meals at a moment’s notice. Source
Eye Opener: Coronavirus outbreak consumes America
Tens of millions of people stay home as schools, businesses and public places are forced to shut down because of the coronavirus. Also, travelers returning from Europe face massive crowds and long delays for health screening. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
Federal Reserve cuts interest rates to ease coronavirus panic
The Federal Reserve is taking sweeping action to try and protect the economy from the coronavirus. Chairman Jerome Powell announced that interest rates will be drastically cut in one of the Federal Reserve’s biggest moves since the 2008 financial crisis. Weijia Jiang reports from the White House on what led to this decision. Source
Italy, France and Spain report more coronavirus deaths
Italy, France and Spain, the three European countries hardest-hit by the coronavirus, have each recorded their highest single-day death count. The spike in Italy came despite a national lockdown. Imtiaz Tyab reports from London on how Europe is fighting to contain the spread. Source