Mental health professionals say they are already seeing an increase in patients anxious about the coronavirus. Anxiety, the most common form of mental illness, has affected nearly 30% of adults at some point in their lives, according to the American Psychiatric Association. Psychiatrist Dr. Sue Varma joins “CBS This Morning” to talk about how people can manage their coronavirus fears. Source
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Multiple countries taking measures to contain coronavirus
Multiple countries are taking drastic measures to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus. Laura Podesta joined CBSN AM with more. Source
Coronavirus cruise passenger misses cancer treatment due to quarantine
One passenger evacuated from the Grand Princess cruise ship said she was due to undergo chemotherapy for her stage four neuroendocrine cancer on Tuesday, but is missing her appointment due to the mandatory coronavirus quarantine. David Begnaud shares details of her uniquely harrowing story. Source
Coronavirus-quarantined ship passengers sue cruise line
“I want to let other passengers know what they are getting into once they sign up for a cruise,” said Ron Weissberger, who is suing the Grand Princess’ parent company. Source
Teaching kids about the complicated history of racism
Headlines across the country referred to Monday’s stock market plunge as “Black Monday,” one of many ways racism has become entwined in American culture. CBS News contributor Ibram X. Kendi won a national book award for his book tackling America’s long history with racism. Kendi is now teaming up with author Jason Reynolds to rework it for a younger audience, “Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You: A Remix of the National Book Award-Winning Stamped from the Beginning.” The duo joins “CBS This Morning” to preview the book, aimed at readers aged 12 and older. Source
Coronavirus may cast shadow over Florida spring break tourism
Officials have canceled the Ultra Music Festival and the Calle Ocho celebration in Miami. Source
Trump has not been tested for coronavirus
He has not had “prolonged close contact with any known confirmed” coronavirus patients, the White House said. Source
Italy in nationwide coronavirus lockdown: “We have run out of time”
The country has suffered the most deaths from the coronavirus outside of China. Source
Italy imposes nationwide coronavirus quarantine
Italy has imposed its most severe restriction on movement since World War II, ordering the entire population into a lockdown. Since global coronavirus outbreaks began, Italy has been the hardest hit country aside from the epicenter, China. Officials in the northern region say hospitals are “on the verge of collapse.” Charlie D’Agata spoke with one 88-year-old man with pre-existing conditions who has been inside his home since Italy began quarantines. Source
Coronavirus brings Italy’s “darkest hour,” takes mounting toll in U.S.
60 million people in Italy are under the most severe restrictions on daily life since WWII, as the lack of clarity on COVID-19 rattles nerves and markets. Source