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News Wrap: U.S. steps up screenings for novel coronavirus

Season 2020 Episode 29 | 4m 20s

In our news wrap Tuesday, U.S. health officials have ramped up efforts to contain the spread of a deadly virus outbreak that started in China. Twenty airports and other sites will now monitor for sick travelers; Sec. of Health and Human Services Alex Azar is advising calm. Also, the U.S. military recovered the remains of the two crew members killed in a plane crash in Afghanistan Monday.

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