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Tourism decreases in Italy as coronavirus spreads

As the number of coronavirus cases in Italy soared by 50% over the weekend, fewer tourists are visiting popular attractions. Charlie D’Agata reports from Rome, where people have even been worried about the health of Pope Francis. Source

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Travel restrictions because of coronavirus

With more than 89,000 coronavirus cases confirmed in 66 countries and more than 3,000 deaths reported, several airlines are restricting travel to certain countries. An email from United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz said in addition to suspending flights to China and scaling back service to countries in Asia, “it is likely additional schedule reductions will be necessary” which could include flights to parts of Europe. Already, Delta and American Airlines are suspending flights to and from Milan, Italy. Kris Van Cleave has more on how the virus is affecting travel. Source

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Coronavirus fears grow after two deaths in Washington state

The coronavirus has killed two people in Washington state, and the number of states with confirmed cases has more than doubled to 12. At least 89 people have now been sickened in the U.S. Jonathan Vigliotti reports from Kirkland, Washington, where dozens of people associated with a nursing home are being tested for the disease. Source

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Buttigieg, Steyer drop out of Democratic race as Biden looks to close in on Sanders

Former Vice President Joe Biden is hoping his huge win in South Carolina will help him catch up to Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders in the Democratic presidential race. The field is suddenly shrinking ahead of Super Tuesday with Pete Buttigieg and Tom Steyer suspending their campaigns. Ed O’Keefe reports on how the end of those campaigns will impact the race. Source

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