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. Source
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Eye Opener: Trump shares new coronavirus warnings
Federal and local governments are taking dramatic steps to try and stop the coronavirus from spreading. President Trump warned Americans against gathering in large groups, and said the pandemic could last until the end of summer. Also, investors fear a likely recession and widespread layoffs as the market reacts to the coronavirus pandemic. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
Americans told to hunker down as coronavirus claims 90 lives
President Trump has urged everyone to stay home from work and school and stop mingling for 2 weeks, but that could be extended. Source
How to watch primary results for Tuesday’s primaries
Coronavirus is likely to stifle turnout, as millions of Americans stay home. Source
Kentucky Derby being postponed due to coronavirus, reports say
Sources say the race won’t be run until September 5. It would be the first time in 75 years that it won’t be run on the first Saturday in May. Source
Stocks seem poised for big bounce off Wall Street’s dark day
Dow futures up hundreds of points as some markets overseas stop the bleeding Source
Navarro pitches way to cut dependence on medicine made abroad
The Trump administration is looking for ways to ease the burden of coronavirus on the nation’s medical supply chain. Source
Ohio delays primary in late night decision amid coronavirus outbreak
Ohio’s health director orders polling locations to close Tuesday amid health concerns, despite a judge’s decision not to delay the election. Source
Coronavirus shutdowns spread across U.S. as death toll tops 80
President Trump on Monday said the outbreak could last into the summer, perhaps as long as August. Source
When do polls close for the March 17 Democratic primaries?
Voters are scheduled to go to the polls in four states amid the coronavirus pandemic. Source