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The economic effects of coronavirus on the travel industry

The economic effects of coronavirus on the travel industry

As cases of COVID-19 come up in more countries, many travelers have changed their plans causing a ripple effect for airlines, hotels, and cruise ships. We talked with a business strategist about what efforts to contain the coronavirus mean for the travel industry.
by Kerri Miller, Marcheta Fornoff and Breann Schossow

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Virus spread prompts Fed to slash rates in surprise move

The Fed's announcement of a steep rate cut signaled its growing concern that the coronavirus, which is depressing economic activity across the world, poses an escalating threat and could trigger a recession. Yet even before the Fed's action Tuesday, economists had been cautioning that lower interest rates aren't the ideal prescription for the threat posed by the coronavirus.
by The Associated Press

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What we know about prevention, travel safety and the coronavirus

What we know about prevention, travel safety and the coronavirus

As cases of COVID-19 continue to increase in the United States and internationally, we turn to a medical professional to talk about the spread of the virus, preventive health measures and travel safety.
by Kerri Miller, Marcheta Fornoff and Breann Schossow

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More testing sheds light on how virus is spreading in U.S.

More testing sheds light on how virus is spreading in U.S.

An increase in testing for the coronavirus is shedding light on its spread in the U.S., including among nursing home residents in one Washington state facility. Authorities announced new cases that rapidly pushed the U.S. total past 100 people across 11 states.
by The Associated Press

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Which U.S. states have confirmed coronavirus cases?

Which U.S. states have confirmed coronavirus cases?

Cases of the new coronavirus are appearing in many U.S. states, with nearly 100 confirmed to date. Here's where they are.
by Elena Renken

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Is intermittent fasting safe for everyone?

Is intermittent fasting safe for everyone?

Intermittent fasting, or restricting your eating at certain times of the day, has become a huge weight-loss trend. But experts say there are certain people who should not follow this diet. Dietitians Jillian Lampert and Rasa Troup talk about the impacts of intermittent fasting you haven’t heard about.
by Angela Davis and Katie Moritz

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Coronavirus and Super Tuesday voting: It's touchy

Coronavirus and Super Tuesday voting: It's touchy

With concern growing about the spread of the coronavirus, officials in a number of Super Tuesday states are taking extra precautions to assure voters that it's safe to go to the polls.
by Pam Fessler

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U.S. death toll climbs to 6 as viral crisis eases in China

U.S. death toll climbs to 6 as viral crisis eases in China

Health officials in Washington state said Monday that three more people had died from the coronavirus, bringing the total to five in the state and United States.
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