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NYC closes 2 schools after student reportedly tests positive
The mayor said the city had its first “self-confirmed” positive coronavirus test from a public school student Source
Capitol closes to public over coronavirus as lawmakers shutter offices
The closures are set to begin at 5 p.m. Thursday and last until April 1. Source
CBS News Special Report: Trading halted after markets plunge in wake of Trump’s travel ban
A plunge on Wall Street triggered a trading halt Thursday morning, in the wake of President Trump’s decision to impose a travel ban on most of Europe amid the global coronavirus outbreak. Anthony Mason anchors this CBS News Special Report. Source
Princess Cruises cancels all sailings for 60 days due to virus
Cruise line says customers can rebook their trips or request full refunds after suspending trips. Source
Markets plummets after Trump imposes new coronavirus travel ban
Non-U.S. nationals who’ve been in one of 26 European countries in the last 14 days will be barred from entering the U.S. Source
Nonprofit builds tiny homes for veterans who don’t have one
A Missouri nonprofit is working to help some of the over 37,000 homeless veterans living in the U.S. by creating tiny homes designed to get them on their feet again. The Veterans Community Project in Kansas City built a cluster of 49 small but livable homes that have everything from furniture to a fully stocked refrigerator, where they can live among others who may share their experience and provide some comfort. Dean Reynolds spoke to some of these former service members about what the project means to them for our series A More Perfect Union. Source
Markets drop, Europe balks at Trump’s new coronavirus travel ban
Non-U.S. nationals who’ve been in one of 26 European countries in the last 14 days will be barred from entering the U.S. Source
Pence vows U.S. will make “every effort” to contain coronavirus
Vice President Mike Pence joined “CBS This Morning” just a day after WHO announced the coronavirus was being classified as a pandemic. He lauded President Trump’s decision to allow commercial labs to produce coronavirus test kits, and assured Americans that they are working to expand test availability to doctors, and ultimately pharmacies, throughout the country. Mr. Pence also called Europe the “epicenter” of the virus, backing Mr. Trump’s extraordinary measure to temporarily suspend travel from the continent. Source
Eye Opener: Coronavirus declared a pandemic
Heath officials declared the coronavirus a pandemic on Wednesday, before President Trump addressed the nation from the Oval Office to impose restrictions on most European travelers. Also, Harvey Weinstein was sentenced to 23 years in prison before being rushed to the hospital with chest pains. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source