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it is it is friday, march 13th, 2020. good to be with you. i'm anne-marie green. all right. so efforts to contain the coronavirus are leading to widespread shutdowns across the u.s. schools and entire cities have been ordered closed forcing millions of students to stay home. entire states including maryland, ohio, michigan, new mexico, and oregon have ordered all k-through 12 schools shut down. major sporting events interior been called off including march madness. wall street had its worst day since the 1987 crash. this morning the death toll in the u.s. tops 40. more than 1,500 cases have been confirmed in nearly every state and washington, d.c. we will touch on all of these stories and more. we're going to begin with meg
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oliver in new york. >> reporter: america is shutting down as cancelations multiply across a wide swath of life. professional hockey, soccer, and baseball stopped operations, joining the nba which suspended its season after a player was confirmed to have the virus. cruise lines, princess and viking, are canceling upcoming sailings. broadway is going dark through mid-april, and disneyland parks in california will close for the month. hundreds of thousands of students are out of school, and more soon will be. all public schools in the state of maryland and ohio will shut down next week. it's even a new world getting groceries. this is the line outside a costco near los angeles. dr. anthony fauci of the nih says we're even failing to get people properly tested. >> the idea of anybody getting it easily the way people in other countries are doing it, we're not set up for that. do i think we should be?
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yes. but we're not. >> reporter: so far only 11,000 tests have been done in this country, while south korea is doing 12,000 a day. the entire state of california has just 8,000 tests for nearly 40 million people. some don't even work. >> the tests are not complete. >> reporter: one person who did get tested took a jetblue flight to palm beach international. flight attendants found out during the descent that the passenger learned he had tested positive. here in new rochelle, the epicenter of the state's outbreak, a one-mile containment zone went into effect leading to empty streets. the national guard is helping clean public spaces and deliver food to hundreds of families. the containment zone here will last until march 25th. governors in florida, rhode island, and washington have also called in the national guard for help. meg oliver, cbs news, new rochelle, new york.
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this morning stock markets in asia saw more losses a day after the dow had its worst day in more than three decades. wall street yesterday halted trading for a second time this week. the dow skidded more than 2,000 suspends, facing its biggest one-day percentage drop since the 1987 crash. the nasdaq lost 750 points, and the s&p 500 entered a bear market, declining 260 points. jill schlesinger looks at what's driving stocks down. >> reporter: the anxiety was on traders' faces all day. triggered by investor fear that the latest slide began after the president's address to the nation. futures plummeted, and the fall continued through the opening bell. stocks dropped by more than 7%, forcing a 15-minute halt in trading for the second time this week. >> today, you know, is definitely the worst day we've seen. >> reporter: without details of a recovery plan from washington, traders bailed.
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hardest hit -- energy companies, airlines, and cruise operators like carnival which was down more than 30%. the federal reserve tried to blunt the pressure by announcing more than $1.5 trillion in funding to help businesses operate smoothly. >> the economy by a technical measure will just barely skirt recession. so we'll avoid it. but over the next four to six months, it's sure going to feel like a recession. >> reporter: it's been a staggering three weeks. the dow went from a record high in february to a bear market in just 19 days. that is the fastest slide since 1931. jill schlesinger reporting from wall street. the sports world is reeling from efforts to contain the coronavirus pandemic. professional sports leagues around the world have canceled seasons or postponed major events. and many are wondering if the summer olympics in tokyo will be
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knocked out, too. laura podesta looks at that. >> reporter: across the country sports have ground to a halt because of the coronavirus. >> i'm disappointed. i was looking forward to the playoffs. i'm a laker fan. >> reporter: the nba along with the national hockey league and major league soccer are suspending their seasons. major league baseball has canceled the rest of spring training and is delaying the start of the regular season. yankees slugger giancarlo stanton reacted to the news. >> it's unfortunatate, but i thk it's a proper measure we need to take now. >> reporter: the crown jewel of college basketball, the in that case tournament, at first said it would ban fans from march madness games. then canceled the championship altogether. >> with concerns about players and contracting the virus that's happening in the nba, and i think that changed the dialogue.
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>> reporter: rudy gobert, a player on the utah jazz, recently tested positive with coronavirus. he issued a heartfelt apology on his instagram after he was criticized for purposely touching reporters' microphones and a table during a recent press conference. questions also loom about the status of the tokyo olympic games set to begin in july. tokyo's governor said thursday she's confident they'll go on as scheduled. laura podesta, cbs news. well, after president trump got some facts wrong while announcing a ban on most travel from europe, the white house was forced to clarify his remarks. as kris van cleave reports, the update came too late for many americans abroad who urgently bought tickets to come back home. sometimes at great expense. >> reporter: crowds and chaos at european airports as americans fear being stranded abroad. and this startling image from paris -- a couple wearing industrial masks with a sea of fellow passengers around them.
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>> definitely a lot of uncertainty which has caused panic. >> reporter: panic after the president said this -- >> we will be suspending all travel from europe to the united states for the next 30 days. >> reporter: but not exactly. the regulations only apply to non-u.s. citizens who have traveled to 26 european countries in the last 14 days. that's most of europe. the united kingdom is exempt, and americans can continue european travel but will be screened upon returning and asked to self-quarantine for two weeks. president trump shrugged off the backlash from european leaders. >> we get along very well with european leaders, but we had to make a decision, and i did want to take time. >> reporter: national security analyst fran townsend -- >> travel bans are most effective before there's a widespread infection right inside the borders of the country. so this sort of travel restriction would have been most effective earlier on. but it's not meaningless. >> reporter: the new
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restrictions go into effect in the overnight hours friday into saturday. the state department is recommending americans consider all travel abroad, and the president was asked about the possibility of domestic flight restrictions here in the u.s. he said it's not something they've talked about yet, but he didn't rule it out. kris van cleave, cbs news, reagan national airport. there are questions this morning about whether president trump himself should be tested for the coronavirus. he may have been exposed to the virus last weekend at mar-a-lago. and there could be something else that's making him feel sick -- criticism about the wednesday night address. more from the white house. an honor to be -- >> reporter: from the oval office, president trump claimed the u.s. has a grip on the coronavirus. >> it's just a question of time. i think it will go pretty quickly. >> reporter: but democrats pounced on the president's prime time address. >> the president's speech fell far short of what americans needed to hear.
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the speech was almost robotic, thy. >> reporter: mr. trump did not offer details about how his administration is containing the virus in the u.s. even some republicans have expressed frustration over the lack of testing. >> no one's satisfied with where we are right now. >> he's do not a fantastic job -- >> reporter: the bipartisan criticism comes as president trump may have once again been exposed to the virus himself. this video shows him next to a man who has since tested positive for the virus. he is the press secretary for brazil's president who has also been given a test for covid-19. the white house insists mr. trump does not need one. >> let's put it this way, i'm not concerned. >> reporter: president trump said he is considering declaring a national emergency under the stafford act which would free up more federal resources. >> if i need do something, i'll do it.
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>> reporter: the race to control the coronavirus led majority leader mitch mcconnell to cancel next week's recess as democratic lawmakers and the administration negotiate an emergency aid package. weijia jiang, cbs news, the white house. coming up on the "morning news" now, coronavirus impacts the magic kingdom as disney theme parks close. and stockpiling supplies. shoppers are panic buying amid the outbreak. this is the "cbs morning news." outbreak. this is the "cbs morning news." that life of the party look walk it off look one more mile look reply all look own your look... ...with fewer lines. there's only one botox® cosmetic. it's the only one... ...fda approved... ...to temporarily make frown lines... ...crow's feet... ...and forehead lines... ...look better. the effects of botox® cosmetic, may spread hours to weeks after injection, causing serious symptoms. alert your doctor right away as difficulty swallowing, speaking, breathing, eye problems, or muscle weakness may be a sign of a life-threatening condition.
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>> reporter: for only the fourth time in park history, disneyland announced it will close starting saturday through the end of march. guests have mixed opinions on whether this was the right thing to do. >> my gut tells me yes, as a parent. but i do think it could be overplayed a little bit. at the same time as a parent, you want to be cautious. >> reporter: the closure is in response to california's request to limit all social gatherings to no more than 250 people after cases of covid-19 have soared across the state. disneyland released a statement on the closure saying in part, "disneyland resort will work with guests who wish to change or cancel their visits and will provide refunds to those who have hotel bookings during this closure period." although the park will close starting saturday, the hotels of disneyland resort will stay open until monday giving guests a chance to make travel arrangements. downtown disney won't close at all. >> i don't know. at first i thought it was a
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bunch of hype. maybe it's not. >> reporter: it wasn't long after disneyland made its announcement other properties followed. disney world in florida and disneyland paris resort will close starting sunday. the disney cruise line is also abandoning ship, suspending all new departures starting saturday. although disney is the first to close its magic gates, visitors fear it won't be the last as other theme parks will surely follow. joy benedict, cbs news, anaheim, california. well, still ahead, evolving table service. how the coronavirus is changing the way some restaurants operate. but i'm a survivor. after my heart attack, my doctor prescribed brilinta. it's for people who have been hospitalized for a heart attack. brilinta is taken with a low-dose aspirin. no more than 100 milligrams as it affects how well brilinta works. brilinta helps keep platelets from sticking together and forming a clot.
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situation for businesses near colleges that closed because of the outbreak. >> we're still serving the people, but not as many people are showing up. >> reporter: restaurants and tourist spots are seeing an increase in empty tables. and catering operations in some areas are hurting as people look to avoid gatherings. >> bunch of parties canceled in the past week or so. >> reporter: now businesses everywhere are implementing extra steps to try and reassure customers. this l.a. restaurant is actually taking every customer's temperature before they come in. anyone with a fever or who refuses it is asked not to dine. >> 99% of people, they understand. they also cooperate with the -- taking the temperature. >> we appreciate the extra precautions that they're taking. so plus the food is absolutely delicious. >> reporter: and this michelin-rated restaurant is offering black-glove service. everyone from the waiters to the bartenders are wearing them. >> every time a table is touched, those gloves are changed out, hands are sanitized
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so there's no cross contamination between tables. >> reporter: they're also moving tables at least six feet away from each other in an effort to slow the spread and comfort customers. chris martinez, cbs news, los angeles. the virus is also sending people into a buying frenzy. look at these pictures of store shelves across the globe. ordinary items like toilet paper, dried pasta, and hand sanitizer have become hot commodities. they are in short supply in many stores. psychologists say that panic buying is human nature in times of crisis, and that shopping can lead to people feeling more prepared. still ahead, treating tom hanks. an update on the actor and his wife, rita wilson, after they tested positive for the coronavirus.
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there there is a cafe in dallas that is serving up more than just coffee. it's also offering hope.
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mireya villarreal explains. hi, welcome in, guys. >> reporter: it's hard to imagine that this bubbly barista behind the counter at la la lane >> i would probably still be homeless. >> reporter: the dallas coffee shop has become a safe haven for foster kids. in texas alone, more than 1,200 youth aged out of the system last year. many end up on the streets. >> we're not in the business of coffee. we just serve coffee. we're in the business of kindness. >> reporter: the owner created a program where foster youth work and learn how to make it in the real world. so far he's hired nine kids in the year they've been open. but that cuts into your profits. >> of course. i mean, but we have a duty to our society to help the ones who are in need. >> reporter: sierra was placed with a foster family after her father sexually abused her at 15.
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nearly five years later it's still difficult. >> i try to push it behind me because it happened, and i just want to move forward. >> reporter: sierra says la la land is finally a place she can call home. best part of working here? >> having people who believe in me. it lets me work after my goals and believe in myself. >> here you go, sir. >> tha reporting. actor tom hanks and his wife rita wilson remain isolated from the public this morning as they are treated for coronavirus in australia. hanks was in australia to film a movie, and wilson recently performed at the sydney opera house. both are 63 years old and have underlying medical conditions. wilson had breast cancer, and hanks has diabetes. both conditions which can increase the risk of getting coronavirus and its effects. hanks says that he had mild symptoms and was able to get tested right away. all right. coming up on -- the house of representatives today is expected to vote on a sweeping
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the house of representatives today is expected to vote on a sweeping economic rescue package in response to the coronavirus pandemic. the legislation will reportedly include paid sick leave policies and free virus testing. meanwhile, shutdowns due to the virus continue. [ bell ] >> reporter: the happiest place on earth is about to become one of the quietest. disneyland is closing all of its parks worldwide for the rest of the month because of concerns over the coronavirus. >> i think it's a little bit of an overreaction. but you just -- if you have a loved one that died of it, i get it. >> reporter: it's another high-profile shutdown as officials urge people to stay away from crowded places.
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broadway is going dark for a month. more schools are closing, and universities are sending students home. health experts say despite concern over availability, widespread testing will be available soon. >> and they're telling us right now that we will have these tests up and running, likely within a week or so. >> reporter: until then, president trump is downplaying concerns telling americans to wait it out. >> stay away from people and wash your hands and do all of the things we're supposed to be doing a little bit anyway. but it will be -- it will go very quickly. >> reporter: more countries are following the president's lead on travel bans. argentina is suspending flights from the u.s. and the hardest hit parts of asia and europe. and the virus has reached the top of the canadian government. prime minister justin trudeau's wife sophie has tested positive for covid-19. trudeau is not showing symptoms but is self-isolating. the same advice doctors are giving people around the world as the virus continues to spread. riley carlson, cbs news, london.
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as fears of the coronavirus continue to escalate, people around the world are taking steps to avoid physical contact with one another. that includes britain's royal family. at an event wednesday, prince charles offered a handshake to guests before quickly correcting himself. instead he offered a palms together prayer gesture. experts are recommending social distancing during the outbreak. that can include things like keeping physical space between yourself and other people, avoiding large crowds, and working for home. experts stress the importance of washing your hands and avoiding touching your face. coming up on "cbs this morning," continuing coverage of the response to the coronavirus. we'll hear from dr. anthony fauci, head of the national institute of allergy and infectious diseases at the nih. plus, we'll speak with senator ted cruz who's the first u.s. senator to complete a coronavirus self-quarantine. and only on "cbs this morning," anthony mason talks with chris and rich robinson of the black
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crows as they reunite and go on tour this year. that's the "cbs morning news" for this friday. thanks for watching. i'm anne-marie green. have a great day.
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