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Bars, restaurants shut over coronavirus fears

The U.S. is now reporting over 4,600 reported coronavirus cases and at least 80 reported deaths. New Orleans, which was gearing up for Saint Patrick's Day celebrations, was eerily quiet after Louisiana forced all bars to close over coronavirus fears. In New York City, restaurants were shuttered Monday night as business owners are forced to figure out how to help employees while also making ends meet themselves. Mola Lenghi reports on how else coronavirus is shaping the country's new normal.

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Doctor on why social distancing is crucial

Social distancing has changed the course of daily life as schools, movie theaters and restaurants are all shut down over coronavirus concerns. President Trump warned Americans against gathering in groups larger than 10, encouraging the public to stay home whenever they can. Dr. Jon LaPook joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the impact of social distancing. Dr. LaPook self-quarantined after possibly coming into contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19.

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Trump says coronavirus could last into summer

President Trump struck a somber tone when he addressed Americans amid the coronavirus pandemic in a Monday press conference. Mr. Trump warned that this could last until the summer, and did not rule out regional quarantines in the future. On a call with U.S. governors, the president told them to seek out critical medical supplies on their own as the federal government may be too slow to help. Weijia Jiang shares more details on the U.S. government's pandemic response.

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Coronavirus may spur medical supply shortage

As hospitals across the U.S. brace for a surge in patients, health care workers say the protective measures taken over the next few weeks will be critical. Some government leaders worry the coronavirus pandemic could stretch hospitals to their breaking point while medical equipment shortages threaten to put doctors, nurses and patients at risk. Carter Evans speaks to those at the top of the supply chain, who have also expressed concern over the speed of the disease's spread.

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Ohio siblings cheer up quarantined neighbor

Two young Ohio siblings tasked with keeping up their cello practice while socially distancing decided to use their music to help a self-quarantined neighbor. A video of Taran and Calliope Tien went viral when they dressed in concert clothes and played their instruments outside of their 78-year-old neighbor's house. Vladimir Duthiers spoke to the siblings and their mother about their good deed as America buckles down to its new normal.

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How U.S. states are containing coronavirus

States across the country are racing to contain the coronavirus pandemic as the nation's top infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci warned Americans that the outbreaks will not be over any time soon. In Las Vegas, all non-essential business has shut down, leaving its famed casinos empty. New York City saw its reported coronavirus cases surge past 900 on Tuesday as the mayor and governor gave conflicting statements. Mola Lenghi reports on how the rest of the country is hunkering down and bracing for the illness.

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