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Coronavirus fears affect day-to-day life

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the U.S. exceeds 1,000, a significant jump from the prior week’s 126 cases. Out of 37 states with confirmed instances of coronavirus, 15 have declared a state of emergency. A growing number of schools and universities have canceled classes as big events like Coachella Music Festival get postponed over fears of transmitting the disease. David Begnaud spoke to a man who tested positive while traveling and is now confined to a hospital in a remote part of Egypt.

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Dr. Agus on availability of coronavirus tests

Confusion about coronavirus testing is widespread across the country as the government is racing to keep up with demand. In California, a state with about 40 million people, just over 1,000 people have been tested and 159 cases confirmed. HHS Secretary Alex Azar said on Wednesday morning that there is no federal barrier for doctors to get tests for patients. Dr. David Agus weighs in on the state of coronavirus testing on “CBS This Morning.”

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