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Doctor reacts to mounting coronavirus fear

California health officials are rushing coronavirus testing kits to a cruise ship docked off-shore. A passenger who had disembarked within two weeks prior died on Wednesday, becoming the state’s first coronavirus-linked fatality. Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency to try and rush federal and state efforts to contain the virus. Dr. David Agus joins “CBS This Morning” to respond to the latest updates on the potential outbreak.

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Scientists are building a new Mars rover

The Curiosity rover is still exploring Mars’ rocky surface eight years after landing on Earth’s neighboring planet. Some experts believe Mars could have been much more Earth-like 3.5 billion years ago, with water flowing through ancient rivers and lakes. To continue the quest for knowledge, NASA will be launching a new rover and is set to announce its name after a contest among students to name it. Mark Strassmann reports on the $2 billion mission from the California laboratory where the new rover was built.

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Coronavirus-related racism seeps into U.S.

As the U.S. panics over potential coronavirus outbreaks, racism and discrimination against Asian Americans is on the rise. Restaurants and businesses with Asian or Asian American owners from California to New York report seeing drops in sales. Weijia Jiang speaks to people in New York’s Chinatown, including the owner of a popular restaurant who says he has lost over a million dollars since people began fearing coronavirus transmission.

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Cancer survivor dies of coronavirus

A 34-year-old cancer survivor reportedly died in California on Thursday after contracting the coronavirus, making him one of the youngest victims of the illness. Jeffrey Ghazarian had recently visited Disney World and Universal Studios in Florida. In New Jersey, a close-knit family that had already lost three members to coronavirus has lost a fourth. David Begnaud shares more details of the tragic human stories that have come out of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Doubt surrounds death row inmate's guilt

One California death row inmate's legal battle has captured worldwide attention, even high-profile people from Pope Francis to Kim Kardashian West. Kevin Cooper has always maintained he did not kill three members of a family and their guest in 1983. Last year, an order from Governor Newsom for more DNA testing and new witness testimony gave Cooper a chance for freedom. Erin Moriarty meets with Cooper face-to-face for a new "48 Hours," airing on CBS Saturday at 10/9c.

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Coronavirus cases in the U.S. exceed 100,000

The effects of the coronavirus pandemic can be felt across the country as the nation’s reported cases exceeds 100,000, forcing some governors to turn to the military for help. A Navy hospital ship named “Mercy” anchored in the San Pedro, California harbor as backup in case Los Angeles-areas hospitals fill up. In New York, the military is converting an NYC convention center into a 1,200-bed emergency hospital. Tom Hanson reports on how the virus is taking hold there and elsewhere within the country.

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