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WHO discourages coronavirus fear-buying

People purchasing medical supplies in fear of the coronavirus could be putting health care workers at risk, according to a new warning by the World Health Organization. The sudden surge in surgical-style mask, hand sanitizer and other preventative purchases is making it difficult for factories to keep up with demand. Mola Lenghi spoke to people inside of a Georgia production factory to find out how the public reaction is stressing the supply chain.

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Testing kits rushed to quarantined cruise

California health officials said 35 people aboard the Grand Princess Cruise ship have exhibited flu-like symptoms after the ship was quarantined 70 miles off the coast of San Francisco on Thursday. The California National Guard rushed to deliver 300 coronavirus testing kits to the ship amid a state of emergency over California’s first coronavirus-linked death - an elderly man who had been a passenger on the same ship just weeks ago. Jamie Yuccas spoke to some passengers stuck aboard.

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