In U.S. and globally, normal life shuts down amid pandemic
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In the U.S. and across the globe, normal life shuts down amid pandemic
The Trump administration is pushing for a huge new economic relief package to fight financial damage done by the novel coronavirus. One hundred people have died nationwide out of 5,200 confirmed cases so far. Most Americans seem to be heeding government direction to stay isolated, but health officials urged young people still flocking to bars to change their behavior. William Brangham reports.
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In U.S. and globally, normal life shuts down amid pandemic
Clip: 3/17/2020 | 6m 5sVideo has Closed Captions
The Trump administration is pushing for a huge new economic relief package to fight financial damage done by the novel coronavirus. One hundred people have died nationwide out of 5,200 confirmed cases so far. Most Americans seem to be heeding government direction to stay isolated, but health officials urged young people still flocking to bars to change their behavior. William Brangham reports.
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