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Surgeon General on virus pandemic scenarios

The U.S. has become the new global epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic as cases in the country surpass Italy and China. As the numbers climb, state and local officials worry about the amount of life-saving equipment such as ventilators they will have access to at the worst of the pandemic. U.S. Surgeon General VADM Dr. Jerome Adams joins "CBS This Morning" to address public fears, claiming projections that reflect a severe lack of ventilators are based on "worst-case scenarios."

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Zuckerbergs to fund coronavirus research

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan are stepping up to battle the coronavirus pandemic through their charitable group, The Chan-Zuckerberg Initiative. They announced plans to partner with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, "contributing $25 million with Gates and others" to begin exploring possible COVID-19 treatments. The sit down with Gayle King to talk about their effort as well as how they themselves are impacted by the virus.

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Coronavirus' toll on relationships and dating

The coronavirus pandemic continues to dramatically change everyday life, as the conventional ways we work, socialize and get information have all been upended. The social isolation many are currently in as a precaution to slow the virus' spread is taking a toll on relationships and making it difficult for singles to date. Biological anthropologist Helen Fisher, chief science adviser for dating site Match, joins "CBS This Morning" to talk about why now is the time relationships are either made or broken.

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Doctor reveals shocking lack of medical gear

As the coronavirus pandemic worsens, emergency room staff say they will soon run out of supplies. Hospitals around the country plead for more ventilators as nurses and doctors find significant shortages in protective gear such as masks and gloves. Reena Ninan speaks to Dr. Gillian Schmitz, vice president of the American College of Emergency Physicians, who said some health care workers have resorted to wearing ski goggles and "Halloween costumes" on their faces.

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