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Coronavirus' impact on the U.S. economy

Coronavirus quarantines in China have had a significant impact on the global economy. In Los Angeles, where 40% of all shipped imports enter the country at the U.S.' largest port, traffic is slowing down and affecting job earnings as factory shutdowns are taking a toll on the supply chain. Everything from the automotive industry to the toy industry are taking a hit. Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS This Morning" to explain how U.S. consumers could feel the economic impact of the coronavirus.

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Spain behind U.S. in number of virus cases

Spain now has the second-highest number of confirmed coronavirus cases behind the U.S., while China held a nationwide day of mourning as it gradually brings the disease under control. The United Nations said it will make a decision later in the month as to whether it will postpone September’s General Assembly meeting in New York. Roxana Saberi breaks down the virus’ global impact from the U.K., where the death toll has jumped to over 3,300.

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How environmental abuse has lead to epidemics

Many experts believe the first coronavirus case can be traced to a market in Wuhan, China where exotic wildlife is often butchered and sold. New York Times science and environmental reporter Jim Robbins has been studying the link between epidemics such as AIDS, Ebola and SARS and human interaction with the natural world, and says we are “defying mother nature” with deforestation and other harmful acts to the environment. He joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to explain the links between humanity and nature that lead to devastating effects.

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Trump accuses Chinese lab of creating virus

President Trump is going after China, accusing the country of failing to stop the coronavirus from spreading to other countries. Mr. Trump said he is considering new tariffs on China to hold it accountable for the outbreak in the U.S. At the White House Thursday, the president claimed to have seen credible evidence that the virus originated in a Wuhan lab, but gave no further details. Ben Tracy reports on the White House's ongoing response to the pandemic.

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