New York University student Hector Medrano, of Los Angeles, checks in for his flight using a touchscreen Saturday, March 14, 2020, at jetBlue's terminal in John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York. Medrano is traveling home during the school's spring break, and opted to wear a face mask as he travels to protect himself. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
March 15, 2020
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March 15, 2020 9:04 p.m.
US moves nearer to shutdown amid coronavirus fears
CHICAGO (AP) — Officials across the country curtailed many elements of American life to fight the coronavirus outbreak on Sunday, with health officials recommending that groups of 50 or more don't get together and a government expert saying a 14-day national shutdown may be needed.