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
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Early findings on the health of Flint kids grim after water crisis
Five years ago, lead seeped into the tap water in Flint, Michigan, while state and local officials said everything was fine. Now, the same doctor who proved something was wrong is taking the first comprehensive look at the thousands of kids exposed to lead in Flint. Source
Dr. LaPook on how we can all help fight coronavirus
It’s an unsettling time, and fear can spread more rapidly than the virus itself. But CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook says there are things each of us can do right now to lessen the impact of the pandemic and help our families and communities get through it. Source
Coronavirus task force: Trump praises Fed and Pence calls for prioritizing high-risk individuals for testing
President Trump praised the Federal Reserve for cutting interest rates to near zero while Vice President Mike Pence updated Americans on coronavirus testing. Watch the White House briefing. Source
Fighting coronavirus: What we can do… together
While we may feel powerless over this threat, we are not. There are important things we can and must do – and right now. Source
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