“I am fully aware that masks are alien to our culture,” Austria’s chancellor said. “This will require a big adjustment.” Source
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Rural-state governors tell Trump they need tests, medical supplies
The epicenter of the outbreak in the U.S. is in New York and other urban areas, and they’re getting the bulk of the equipment. Source
ICYMI: Top takeaways from this week’s “Face the Nation”
This week we sat down with former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin for the latest on the battle against COVID-19 Source
U.S. Capitol closed to public through April
The Capitol and surrounding office buildings will remain off limits to the public until May 1. Source
American expats fear coronavirus could leave them in limbo
Many U.S. citizens abroad would get no public support if they lost their jobs, and some could even be forced to go back to a country where nothing is waiting for them. CBS News’ Haley Ott has more from London. Source
Health care workers board plane to NYC
“These brave souls soldier on in the midst of tremendous risk and exposure, constantly putting the needs of others above their own,” Southwest Airlines said. Source
Trump extends social distancing guidelines through end of April
On Sunday, President Trump walked back from his hopes of reopening the country by Easter and instead announced he would extend social distancing guidelines through April 30. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN with more. Source
Amid outbreak, China shifts to use “Russian-style” disinformation tactics
Official Chinese accounts adopted a “more confrontational posture” in messaging on COVID-19, beginning in late February and March, as cases were confirmed across Europe and within the U.S. Source
Country singers nationwide mourn hit-maker Joe Diffie
The 61-year-old country music legend died from complications related to coronavirus. Source
Amazon and Instacart workers walking off job amid safety concerns over coronavirus
Amazon workers at the Staten Island, New York, facility walked off the job on Monday over safety concerns, and Instacart workers are also striking for better working conditions amid the coronavirus crisis. Lisa Gresci of CBSN Boston reports. Source