While we may feel powerless over this threat, we are not. There are important things we can and must do – and right now. Source
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Italy has the highest number of coronavirus cases in the world outside of China
Governments in Europe are working to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Italy has the highest number of cases on the continent, and the most of any country outside of China. Elizabeth Palmer reports. Source
Europe travel ban cauases choas at airports
The Trump administration’s expanded European travel ban has overloaded U.S. airports with travelers returning home. Due to the new restrictions, many airlines cut up to 75% of their international flights. Kris Van Cleave reports. Source
Hoboken issues strict coronavirus regulations on hospitality businesses and curfew on residents
Officials in Hoboken, New Jersey, a new have places a curfew on residents and new strict restrictions on bars and restaurants in an effort to slow the fast-spreading coronavirus. All bars that do not serve food have been ordered to close. Meg Oliver reports. Source
Ski industry is the latest business to suffer from the coronavirus outbreak
As the coronavirus spreads, there’s new financial fallout from vulnerable businesses. The $20 billion ski industry is the latest to see extensive shutdowns across North America. Jonathan Vigliotti reports. Source
COVID-19: New York’s health care system contingency plans
Governor Andrew Cuomo spoke to 60 Minutes about measures he is considering to increase hospital capacity, including building a reserve of health care workers Source
Will driverless trucks soon share our roads?
Companies are already testing driverless trucks on America’s roads. The technology will bring untold profits, but it may cost thousands of truckers their livelihoods. Source
Inside a U.S. coronavirus containment zone
Westchester County, a suburb of New York City, is now home to a containment zone after a man there tested positive for the coronavirus. Scott Pelley speaks with New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and reports on what’s happening inside the zone to slow the spread of the infection. Source
Pence: “Important’ to prioritize higher-risk testing amid shortage
Vice President Mike Pence told reporters the administration will have “updated federal guidelines” Monday regarding whether restaurants, bars and businesses should stay open. Source
President Trump tests negative for the coronavirus and is symptom free
President Trump tested negative for the coronavirus and is defending his administration’s response to the pandemic, saying the U.S. was never set up for this type of outbreak. Since the outbreak there have been more 60 deaths and over 3,000 confirmed cases in the U.S. Nikole Killion reports. Source