The U.S. death toll rose to 26 and several members of Congress are in self-quarantine after possible exposure. Source
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Italy taking drastic measures to combat coronavirus
All sporting events have been cancelled and severe travel restrictions have been put in place. Source
Coronavirus swamping U.S. cruise lines
U.S. cruise lines say they’re losing hundreds of millions by canceling trips and taking steps to fight the coronavirus. Source
Televangelist Jim Bakker warned about phony coronavirus cures
TV preacher called out by federal agencies for pitching products with unfounded antiviral claims. Source
Trump shook Rep. Doug Collins’ hand before congressman self-quarantined
Video from Friday shows President Trump shaking hands with Rep. Doug Collins, who just confirmed that he is self-quarantined after coming into contact with someone recently diagnosed with coronavirus. Source
Rumors say cocaine and bleach can cure coronavirus — they can’t
Millions of tweets and Facebook posts are peddling fake coronavirus cures. Don’t believe them. Source
Ireland cancels St. Patrick’s Day parades over coronavirus
Last year, more than 500,000 people attended the St. Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin. Source
Coronavirus hits travel industry with biggest crisis since 9/11
As coronavirus fears grow worldwide, the travel industry is suffering the hardest economic hit since the September 11th terrorist attacks. Washington Post economics correspondent Heather Long joins CBSN to discuss the response. Source
Coronavirus updates: Fear batters the economy as deaths top 3,800
Oil and stock prices have plummeted as Europe and the U.S. begin taking more drastic measures to stem the spread of COVID-19. Source
Family of coronavirus patient breaks quarantine to attend dance
The daughter with coronavirus acted responsibly and maturely, but her father “did not act consistently with the health department’s instructions,” an official said Source