A round up of the day’s news that might be of interest to you.
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The government’s top infectious disease expert told Americans — and particularly lawmakers who often meet with constituents — to practice “social distancing”:
“Right now, we should be doing things that separate us as best as possible from people who might be infected" #COVID2019pic.twitter.com/ccujwDCfQW
The Brazilian president's press secretary has tested positive for the coronavirus, days after he posted a photo of himself with President Trump at Mar-a-Lago https://t.co/8bsPwvE6lq
BREAKING: Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure will close from the morning of March 14 through the end of the month, spokesperson says. https://t.co/vGdxaQyuwapic.twitter.com/wRk8cppvX1
Tom Hanks had a cold, or so he thought. In the U.S., those symptoms may not be enough to get tested for the coronavirus. But in Australia, testing is free and widely available, thanks to early and coordinated planning for a pandemic. https://t.co/YxOpjEOYhj
Senior Pentagon leaders said that "all options are on the table" in responding to the recent rocket attack in Iraq that killed two American service members and one British service member.https://t.co/Cch5MWPrem
Congressional leaders have been notified that Joe Biden's presidential campaign has requested protection from the Secret Service, according to a congressional official familiar with the discussions https://t.co/x4WCqzhlMq
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