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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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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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