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JetBlue CEO on impact of coronavirus

The coronavirus outbreak could cost airlines around the globe over $100 billion in revenue, according to an industry group. American airline JetBlue saw shares drop by more than 20% since the first confirmed U.S. case in January, despite a slight rebound on Tuesday. The airline cut domestic flights because of a decline in passengers while also vowing to increase how often planes are cleaned. JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes joins “CBS This Morning” to talk about how they and other airlines are responding to the crisis.

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Pence outlines federal coronavirus response

Vice President Mike Pence joined "CBS This Morning" just a day after WHO announced the coronavirus was being classified as a pandemic. He lauded President Trump's decision to allow commercial labs to produce coronavirus test kits, and assured Americans that they are working to expand test availability to doctors, and ultimately pharmacies, throughout the country. Mr. Pence also called Europe the "epicenter" of the virus, backing Mr. Trump's extraordinary measure to temporarily suspend travel from the continent.

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Doctor on U.S.'s lack of coronavirus data

After Vice President Pence attempted to assure Americans about the federal government's coronavirus response, CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus cast doubt on whether the administration is prioritizing the right things. On "CBS This Morning," Agus expressed concern that the government was still having trouble collecting accurate national data on coronavirus testing, comparing it to the ease with which President Trump was able to enact sweeping travel restrictions on Europe.

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Trump announces coronavirus travel ban

In a dramatic move to stop the spread of the coronavirus, President Trump ordered an extensive travel ban on Europe during a Wednesday night Oval Office address. The speech sent stock futures plummeting and angered Democratic leaders who criticized Mr. Trump for failing to address the shortage of test kits. The State Department issued its own alert as well, urging Americans to reconsider any international travel plans. Paula Reid reports on how the federal government is dealing with the fallout.

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Trump travel restrictions confuse airlines

President Trump's coronavirus travel restrictions caught U.S. airlines by surprise, leading to overnight confusion about what it meant for travelers both at home and abroad. The Department of Homeland Security issued a statement clarifying Mr. Trump's remarks, specifying that foreign nationals from certain European countries would be banned rather than everyone from countries other than the U.K., as the president initially announced. Kris Van Cleave breaks down what is understood so far as concern over the coronavirus grows.

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Expert on coronavirus's impact on wage workers

In a recent survey, 53% of Americans said they do not have emergency funds to cover a significant amount of time without a paycheck. Although President Trump has proposed a payroll tax cut to ease the burden, one finance expert says that won't help people who are most struggling from the coronavirus shutdowns, hourly employees. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS This Morning" to talk about the economic effects of the ongoing public health crisis.

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U.S. cities rush to sanitize subways, buses

As concern over the coronavirus outbreak grows, the hard-hit travel industry, including airlines as well as mass transit, is going to great lengths to ensure sanitized conditions in a bid to ease public fears as more and more people choose to avoid travel. New York's Metro-North train ridership is down 48% while in Washington, D.C., there were nearly 100,000 fewer people on the Metro than one week ago. Kris Van Cleave speaks to transit officials about the measures they are taking to keep riders safe.

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U.K. leader delivers grim coronavirus warning

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson gave Britons a grave warning about their loved ones as health experts predict the country is four weeks from the infection levels of Italy. Facing a shortage of hospital beds, Italian doctors are being forced to prioritize younger patients with a higher survival rate. Italy's coronavirus death toll has already exceeded 1,000. Meanwhile, South Korea achieved a milestone of more recoveries than new infections after weeks of disease. Ian Lee reports on how the world is dealing with the pandemic from London.

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