Hard to break. Arent they, mona . As we discovered on world news now. As kenneth was reading that i was scratching my eye. We keep touching our faces as abcs Stephanie Ramos found out firsthand. Reporter we spread germs every day, by touching objects, then our faces, without thinking twice. Viruses spread when you touch your own mouth, nose, eyes. Reporter officials warning us to not do this cant help themselves. How often are we doing it . We asked michelle and greg solo to let us follow them and 8yearold russell and 6yearold twins colin and brandon. As we keep track of how many different items they touch throughout the day, and then how many times they touch their faces. We set up cameras and have producers count. We watch the family get ready for school and work. Colin, breakfast reporter in less than an hour one of the boys touched nearly 70 items, and his face 12 times, before the bus even arrives. When the kids get home from school we start the count again. And now have them put this powder on their hands. Were going to do an experiment. Were going to put glogerm on your hands. Once were done, were going to flash this black light, go around your house, and see exactly where you put your little hands. Reporter we put white glogerm on the kids, mom, and dad. They go about their routines. The boys making contact with many items. But the glogerm isnt just all over the kitchen. Oh my gosh. Look at all those different colors. Youve got white, orange, all over you. Reporter in less than two hours of tracking between the morning and after school remember, we did not track them at school this is how many times we saw each of them touch their face. Mom, 22 times. Dad, 13. Brandon, 36. Colin, 28. Russell, 45. I didnt realize i was doing it that much myself. Reporter now for how many things we documented that they touched . Mom, 55. Dad, 31. Brandon, 60. Colin, 57. Russell, 108. For the solos, they say this experiment reminded them just how important it is to wash your hands. And that might be more often than you realize. The cdc advising to wash your hands before, during, and after cooking. And also after you cough, sneeze, or blow your nose. Just to name a few. I think if anything, it makes it more of a top priority versus the other things were reinforcing for good healthy habits. Reporter Stephanie Ramos, new york. I know germophobes who are feeling vindicated, oh, you thought we were the strange ones, look at us now. Use soap. People are stressed, use stress balls to keep your hands busy so you wont touch your face. Identify your triggers. For me, trying to flirt, hey, boo, touching my face and the corona all over. Now youve got the corona, okay. Coming up, separating coronavirus fact from fiction. Dr. Jen aniston dr. Jennifer ashton jen aniston . Were bringing in all the experts. Test test to trap and remove the waste that weighs you down. Metamucils gelling action also helps to lower cholesterol and slows sugar absorption to promote healthy blood sugar levels. So, start feeling lighter and more energetic. By taking metamucil every day. Welcome back. When it comes to the coronavirus, there seems to be a lot of misinformation out there. Abcs chief medical editor dr. Jennifer ashton sorts it out with our friend diane macedo. How effective are these twoweek isolations in stopping the spread of the virus . In general when you talk about these kind of social distancing measures, welcome back. When it comes to the coronavirus, there seems to be a lot of misinformation out there. Abcs chief medical editor dr. Jennifer ashton sorts it out with our friend diane macedo. How effective are these twoweek isolations in stopping the spread of coronavirus . When you talk about distancing measures, they can be effective in flattening the curve, that means slowing the spread, protecting other vulnerable populations like those people who may have contact with lets say the elderly. And it buys us time. So how much of a help this will be is tbd, to be determined, because time is a factor. I want to get to some of our viewer questions. If im in a situation where i cant wash my hands right away, is Hand Sanitizer the best option until i can get to a bathroom . So many claim Hand Sanitizer really doesnt do anything. Right, and thats incorrect. It is true that if you can get to a sink, soap and water is preferable. But i think people are overthinking this. Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, dry your hands. If thats not possible, use an alcoholbased Hand Sanitizer. Keep your hands clean. It will be interesting to see what happens to our other circulating infections like influenza. What precautions should i be taking at home, what vitamins should i be taking, if i should be taking my vitamins, should i be stocking up on food and water . First question with vitamins, theres no evidence that vitamins protect us from any virus. But things we can do to keep our immune system functioning at its optimum level, getting enough sleep. Getting regular exercise. That has been associated with a lower risk of getting the common cold virus, for example. And eating well actually can help. Just keep our immune system where it should be. The second question, what should you be stocking up on . The same things that you would be getting if there were a major blizzard or storm coming. So think about what you use on a daily basis. But hoarding, not necessary. Enough for roughly two weeks . Thats what the cdc is recommending. Are we safe to eat in restaurants or pick up fast food from starbucks . What risk are we at with doing this . I think we really have to put this into perspective. We cant live our lives in a plastic bubble. You have to evaluate certain behaviors and say, if i alter this, what kind of risk is involved and what kind of benefit . Incubation period, we see a lot about what happens prior to getting coronavirus, but nothing about when someone stops being contagious after they get it. With a cold or flu, its usually 24 hours after the fever is gone. What is it with coronavirus . We dont know. This virus is not even three months old so we dont know the transmission dynamics. One of those things is how long someone can be infectious after testing positive. We just had a small study we reported on just this morning that suggested the average incubation period is just over five days, with 97 of people who are infected showing symptoms by two weeks. Certainly by 11 days. So were still learning that, but five days is on average. Again, remember, not everyone will show symptoms. Thanks to dr. Jen and our friend diane. Doctors are still researching this, still trying to understand the full scope of the symptoms. My biggest takeaways, dont overthink this, dont live your life in a plastic bubble. And wash your hands, that too. 20 seconds. Coming up, were going to make you feel warm and fuzzy on this wednesday. Discover new worlds discover whats good pantene nutrient blends about the Colonial Penn program. Here to tell you if youre age 50 to 85, and looking to buy Life Insurance on a fixed budget, remember the three ps. What are the three ps . The three ps of Life Insurance on a fixed budget are price, price, and price. A price you can afford, a price that cant increase, and a price that fits your budget. Im 54. Alex, whats my price . You can get coverage for 9. 95 a month. Im 65 and take medications. Whats my price . Also 9. 95 a month. I just turned 80. Whats my price . 9. 95 a month for you too. 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She said that during this hairstyle that shes getting. Her hairstylist giving her words of encouraging telling her not to say that because she is so pretty. She wasnt the only person offering words of encouragement, thats right. Former First Lady Michelle Obama also went on social media to offer ariana words of support. She said, you are gorgeous in a world that sometimes tries to say otherwise, i want to tell you and every other beautiful, intelligent, brave black girl just how precious you are. Those words from former First Lady Michelle Obama. Its already working. 4 years old. Warm and fuzzy. Look at her. Hey there you are. How about this on this warm and fuzzy wednesday here. There was a missing girl, she was found because there was some amazing, incredible First Responders and officers, West Valley City police who found this 3yearold. She wanted to repay them, give them a little thanks for finding her and returning her home. By none other than giving them a manicure, ladies and gentlemen. Look at that. Look at that. I love that so much. She says she wanted to express her thanks there. So officers there, franco and perry. Imagine just how worried her mom was. Aww, look at that, she gave this officer a blue manicure. She slipped out without her mom knowing while she was putting her baby down for sleep. Warm and fuzzy there. Also warm and fuzzy, southwest. This Flight Attendant there channeling otis redding for a preflight show, look at this. Give it to us. This happened on a phoenix to san jose flight on march 5th. People are afraid to fly right now, so we need a little bit of levity. We need some fun in the air. I think he has a career outside of being a Flight Attendant. Look at that. How do we end a warm and fuzzy, though . A boisterous baby rhino enjoys play time in the denver zoo. I dont even need to narrate this, just look at this little baby. I love it so much. Th this morning on world news now, the number of coronavirus cases in the u. S. Passes 1,000. As numbers rise, a new york suburb is now the first virus containment zone. The National Guard is being called in on the west coast. There are new bans on large gatherings. One governor fears the number of cases could explode into the hundreds of thousands unless action is taken. In washington the president is urging calm saying the virus will go away. At the Pentagon Press briefing room, a different look. Chairs far apart. Also breaking overnight, more big wins for former Vice President joe biden, sweeping a number of tuesday primaries as the coronavirus concerns loom over the race. Before you touch your face, watch out. The surprising way Wearable Technology is helping people remember to keep clean and prevent infection. Its wednesday, march 11th. Good morning, everyone. Its great to be back here on world news now. Good to have you back, we missed you. I missed you guys as well. Apparently i need to stay a little far away from you. Im suspicious, though, were you selfquarantined . What was going on . Starting rumors. I was taking a few days off down in my home state of south carolina. When i got back here in new york city, it was eerie. Not much traffic. Not many pedestrians either. Right. Its incredible whats been happening here. We should get right to that breaking news about coronavirus. There are more than 1,000 confirmed cases here in the u. S. The death toll is now at least 30. 25 of them are in Washington State. The first death in the northeast has been reported in new jersey. New york state has a cluster of cases in new rochelle, a suburb of new york city. All are tied to a member of a synagogue there. Abcs whit johnson has more. Reporter new york ordering the first containment zone in the u. S. With the number of infections in the state soaring to at least 173. The governor sending the National Guard to new rochelle, a suburban hot spot north of manhattan. It is a dramatic action. This is literally a matter of life and death. Reporter that zone of containment consisting of a onemile radius around the Young Israel Synagogue where dozens of people were exposed by that infected attorney. Schools and buildings that hold large gatherings will shut down for two weeks. Most businesses and Grocery Stores will remain open. People will be allowed to enter and leave. Youre not containing people, its facilities. Reporter among the new cases statewide, two School Bus Drivers testing positive. Officials say theyre now notifying parents. They transport between them approximately 80 students on various on several routes. Reporter a barclays employee who worked on their Trading Floor contracting the virus. Neighboring new jersey reporting its first death, a 69yearold man with underlying medical conditions. The spread leading dozens of schools and colleges to suspend inperson classes. Harvard announcing it will begin transitioning to online instruction. Just outside dallas, a father, his wife, and 3yearold, have tested positive. The 3yearold gives us a little more concern than the father, whos healthy, late 30s. But were praying for a quick recovery there too. Reporter a man in his 30s in minnesota reportedly sought medical care on march 3rd. He was evaluated and released, in critical condition, after being diagnosed with the virus. Frustration reaching a boiling point over testing. This is what Vice President pence pledged last week. By the weekend, another 1 million tests will be shipped around the country. Reporter but 6,600 tests conducted nationwide. Pennsylvania has done just seven tests. Massachusetts declaring a state of emergency. Here in new rochelle, the state anticipates about 100 to 200 members of the National Guard will arrive here on thursday. They will sanitize schools and public areas and deliver food wherever needed. Whit johnson, abc news, new rochelle, new york. All right, whit, thank you. Washington state has the most confirmed deaths of any state, 25. Most of those were at one particular nursing home in the seattle area. Nearly all of that facilitys surviving residents are now infected. Washington now has more than 250 confirmed cases, but officials believe the actual number may be four times that, and they fear the number will soar. In seven or eight weeks there could be 64,000 people infected in the state of washington if we dont somehow slow down this epidemic. In the next week it could be 120,000. In the next week could be 250,000. Governor inslee is reportedly banning events in the seattle area of more than 250,000. In oakland, california, more than half the passengers of the grand princess cruise ship are leaving the ship. The ship is flying a yellow flag that signifies a contagious disease on board. More than 20 passengers tested positive for coronavirus. Some of the heads of the nations biggest banks are headed to the white house as President Trump tries to ease fears about the virus and protect the economy. But the messaging is a little mixed. Take a look at this, the pentagon reporters were separated in the briefing room. Meanwhile the president spoke to a packed room at the white house. Abcs mary bruce reports from washington. Reporter on capitol hill the president pitched an economic Recovery Plan to counter the uncertainty sparked by coronavirus. Mr. President , how long should americans be prepared for the economy to suffer . Well, this was unexpected. It will go away. Just stay calm, it will go away. We want to protect our shipping industry, our cruise industry, cruise ships. We want to protect our airline industry, very important. But everybody has to be vigilant and has to be careful. Be calm, its really working out. A lot of good things are going to happen. Reporter a key part of the president s plan, a payroll tax cut. But even some republicans are skeptical, suggesting its more of a bandaid than a solution. To me that seems more like, you know like a maintenance mode than it is more of a stimulus. Reporter democrats blunt in their criticism. The administration seems to believe that the answer to any problem is another tax cut. Reporter the House Speaker and treasury secretary have been working together to try to come up with a Recovery Plan. Options on the table include enhancing Unemployment Insurance or providing paid leave to sick employees. But its simply not clear if the president is going to get on board with these solutions. He seemed to dismiss many of the democrats proposals, suggesting that theyre simply too scattered. Mary bruce, abc news, capitol hill. Our thanks to mary. We will have complete coverage throughout the morning on the coronavirus outbreak. We must get to the race for the white house. Former Vice President joe biden notching more wins in the latest democratic primaries. A big night for biden. Biden scored wins over senator Bernie Sanders in politically crucial michigan as well as missouri and mississippi, as well as idaho. Votes are being counted overnight. Bidens big victories allowed him to pad his delegate lead over sanders, whos facing new pressure to exit the race. Abcs ines de la cuetara has more. Reporter on this mini super tuesday, joe biden declaring victory in michigan, mississippi, and missouri. Just over a week ago, many of the pundits declared that this candidacy was dead. Now were very much alive. Reporter the former Vice President getting a boost from a string of big wins on last weeks super tuesday and new endorsements from his former rivals. I am so proud to be on joes team, because joe is on your team. We will elect joe biden as the next president of the United States. Reporter michigan was the nights biggest prize. Sanders won the state in 2016, pulling a major upset over Hillary Clinton that showed his strength among white workingclass voters. But this time around, michigan helping biden solidify his lead as the frontrunner. Abc news exit poll, which does not include those who voted early, shows 57 of voters said they would prefer a candidate who could beat President Trump. Michigan had a Record Number of absentee ballots cast this year, while at least 36,000 voters who voted early for a candidate who has since dropped out were able to recall their ballots and vote for someone else. Meanwhile, both candidates canceling planned events in ohio tuesday night as concerns over the Novel Coronavirus outbreak continue to grow. And because of the coronavirus outbreak, were now learning there will be no Live Audience at the democratic debate in phoenix on sunday. Ines de la cuetara, abc news, in detroit, michigan. A Huge Development right there. A Big Development here. A lot of people, a lot of analysis of this, saying what happens next . Next move, Bernie Sanders . Yes, another debate. But i saw analysis earlier tonight that said, when it comes to how the Democratic Party treats Bernie Sanders in 2020 will be extremely important, because in 2016 many would say it was not nice, and that really splintered the party. In his victory speech tonight we saw biden almost extend an olive branch to bernie supporters saying he hears them, hoping they join his team. Because Bernie Sanders comes with a force, a big group of supporters there who will be outraged if they feel this was not a fair process. Again, we will see what happens. Coming up, the u. S. Surgeon general on why americans should be prepared for but not afraid of the spread of coronavirus. Plus keeping yourself healthy, the new device that promises to help you stop touching your face. And the impact the coronavirus is having on italy. 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These are the empty streets of milan, italy, the typically bustling fashion and Financial Capital now looks more like a ghost town. Incredible. And the government there took the unprecedented step of ordering everyone, 60 Million People, to stay home and off the streets. The virus has devastated the country. More than 10,000 cases have been confirmed, and the death toll continues to climb with more than 600 dead. Hospitals are struggling and being forced to make difficult choices about who to treat. Our James Longman was among the hundreds trying to leave the country. Reporter there are people everywhere. It looks very clear that a lot of people are trying to get out of italy. Italy has the worst outbreak outside of asia. Thats likely due to its elderly population. And of course the elderly are especially vulnerable. We want to report our James Longman is back in london and under selfquarantine. He was screened at the airport and ordered to selfisolate. There appears to be no similar procedure for americans returning from italy. Some travelers say no one even took their temperatures. The outbreak has set off alarms in the u. S. Nursing home industry. Leaders are calling off visits for all but essential visits to facilities. Coronavirus has a 50 mortality rate among people 80 and older. Industry leaders say the virus may be the most significant issue theyve ever faced. The United Nations is closed to the general public. The u. N. Has also suspended tours and limited staff is on duty. No staffers have tested positive for the virus though. The annual Coachella Music Festival in california has been postponed as well as its companion event stagecoach. Both are reset for october. Thats huge. People plan for almost over a year to attend that festival from all over. They do, and people go every single year. And for this to happen, obviously people want to take that precaution and be safe when it comes to those large festival events. And also when it comes to how we i know. I wont do it. I know. Ive been like this all week. Whats really in my head right now, i was going to say im still going to say it. We have to be careful about how we touch ourselves. Theres no other way to say it, we have to be careful about how we touch ourselves. I touch my face. Are you following experts advice, not touching your face during this coronavirus outbreak . Apparently if youre trying to prevent from doing that, theres a watch for that. The startup slightly robot has reworked one of its watches so that it vibrates if you touch your face. The idea is to create a pavlovs dog type of response when you raise your hands to your mug. Your brain is supposed to internalize the negative feedback. How about a shock collar every time you dont wash your hands after the bathroom . Thats a good one. Be careful, folks. Were all just trying to be safe and take those precautions during this whole outbreak. Coming up next half hour, the russian planes intercepted off the u. S. Coast. First the u. S. Surgeon general sets the record straight on how america is testing for the coronavirus. Ew. Right . Thats why febreze created small spaces. Press firmly and watch it get to work. Unlike the leading cone, small spaces continuously eliminates odors in the air and on surfaces so they dont come back for 45 days. Now thats one flushin fresh bathroom. When it comes to the coronavirus, what steps should we all be taking . We sat down with the u. S. Surgeon general. Heres George Stephanopoulos. Lets give everyone a sense of the scale of the outbreak in the United States. Ive seen some estimates up to 100 million americans could eventually be infected by this virus. Should americans be prepared for an outbreak of this scale . Americans should absolutely be prepared, but that doesnt mean that they should be afraid. Weve been here before. H1n1, sars, mers. We know how to handle this. Really what were trying to communicate to people now is how they can prepare. I tell communities three things. Number one, know your risk. We know older people are at much higher risk for complications. Younger people tend to be protected from the complications of coronavirus. Number two, know your circumstances. Are you going to be in a crowded situation . Are you planning travel . Number three, know the steps that you can take to prepare. I encourage people to go to coronavirus. Gov to learn about how they can prepare. Simple things like social distancing. I dont shake hands. We did an elbow bump. Not touching your face. Washing your hands frequently, washing them for 20 seconds with soap and water. There are things we can do to prepare and not panic. Thats everything that an individual should be doing. What should communities be doing . Italy on lockdown. More and more universities here are closing down, going to remote learning. What kind of Community Measures should be taken at this point . Initially we had a containment posture and thats outward facing, we want to keep cases outside of our communities. That works when you know where the cases are coming from. Originally 95 of the cases were coming from china. Now most of the cases are coming from europe, south korea, iran. Were looking at mitigation. Mitigation means within your community, how do you lower the impact of the virus and prevent it from spreading within those communities . Things like School Closures, pulling down large social gatherings, telework, those are all steps that folks should be thinking about in case they have an outbreak in their communities. We know there are clusters in seattle, in florida, in new york city. Not every community has an outbreak going on right now, but people should know this is going to likely get worse before it gets better. One of the biggest issues we face is a lag, a big lag, in testing. The best estimate ive seen is fewer than 5,000 people have been tested here in the United States. At this point in south korea there had been more than 100,000 tests, the uk has already had 25,000 tests. Why are we so far behind and what should we be expecting as this testing scales up . Its important to understand, cdc stood up a test for the coronavirus in a record amount of time, less than a week. There were problems scaling up the test. We looked at the test that was going on in other parts of the world, they werent being held to the same quality standards that people in america expect and that the fda regulations require. Heres the most important thing, though. The American People dont really care about the total number of tests so much as they care whether or not they can get a test. We have over 1 million tests that have gone out, we expect four million by the end of the week. We want to get to a place where every american can rapidly get tested if their doctor says they should get tested and can get the results back. How long is that going to take . We expect thats the case now. Over 72 state Public Health labs are now putting out the test. When people push for a number, those labs dont have to report back to us, thats why its hard for us to say how many overall tests have been done. 4 million by the end of the week. We have talked to state labs, ive been to connecticut, florida, all over the country. And right now no state Public Health lab is telling me they cant get the test and that theyre having trouble meeting capacity. He my skin gets so tired. This new olay serum feels so dewy, and hydrated. Gives my skin an extra boost of life. Its full of energy. It finally matches me. Im denise bidot, and my skin is powerful. And i can face anything with my olay. Unlike ordinary wmemory supplementsr . 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This guy, the park owner in the uk, he put Hand Sanitizer in one of those toy grabber machines. Youve got to use the claw to pick it up. Right. Toilet paper as well. What . Im more concerned about the Hand Sanitizer, i guess. It is almost impossible to get prizes out of those things to begin with. So you might have better luck on the black market. That is very true. If it gets people angry enough, im pretty sure someone will just break the whole thing . You said it. I would send in a child. I dont condone vandalism, mona. Listen, there is an epidemic going on. Right, do what you got to do. All rules go out the window. We know in south africa the seasons are flipped. Thats right. From what we experience in the u. S. So is their homes as well, at least this house. It is every instagramers dream. You see it there. The house, the roof is on the ground, the ceiling is on the floor. It is upside down. A little jack johnson there. The whole point is people go inside, its an attraction. You have the furniture on the roof. So it looks like its even upside down on the inside. The kitchen has appliances dangling from the roof so it looks like it defies gravity. Well, ive seen stranger things. Oh as in the show. Yeah. I got it. The upside down. So weve got that. Okay. I like it. I mean, listen, if ive seen it on instagram, ill know where you went. I also like this. A Florida Elementary School broke a Guinness World record with the Worlds Largest tape ball. There it is. That ones a ball of tape measuring 17 feet, 11 inches in circumference. East side Elementary School in lake city announced theyve got that 2,200pound tape ball collected by students. Im so proud of you guys, thats good work right there. From there to sydney, where this dog is so cautious, listens so well, it will not come inside despite all the commands unless they quoteunquote open the door. Wait, pretend to open . No way. Hes like, oh, okay. Wait, oh there he goes. How cute is that. I used to ask my this morning on world news this morning on world news now, the number of coronavirus cases rising overnight. The containment zone now in one new york suburb. Washingtons race to stabilize the economy. Overseas, Britains Health minister diagnosed with the virus. Plus the warning from a former trump pandemic adviser. U. S. Hospitals are been to be, quote, creamed by the number of cases and the race to distribute tests for the virus. Why its taking so long. Also this half hour, joe biden does it again. The former Vice President picking up key wins in several states during primary voting on mini tuesday. It was an emotional finale on the bachelor. There were ups and downs, breakups and makeups and lots of stares from mom. Details with the analyst coming up in the skinny. Its wednesday, march 11th. I wont lie, i need the drama of the bachelor at this point because of the serious news weve been dealing with. Yes, selfquarantine in your house and watch the finale over and over again. Im sure pete the pilot wants to selfquarantine. Did you see moms look . We begin with breaking news, more than 1,000 coronavirus cases have been confirmed here in the u. S. At least 30 of those patients in this country have died. Washington state reportedly is banning all gatherings of more than 250 people. New york state took the unusual step of creating a containment zone in a new york city suburb. Nearly all the States Coronavirus cases are linked to a synagogue there. Just over half the passengers from a quarantined cruise ship have now disembarked in oakland, california. It docked on monday. Stocks soared gaining back some of mondays huge losses. Investors were apparently encouraged by possible government action. President trump is urging calm, but at the latest White House Briefing there was a major warning. We hear from megan tevrizian. Reporter a warning from one of the countrys leading experts on infectious diseases. We cant be doing the kinds of things we were doing a few months ago. You have to start taking seriously what you can do now that if and when the infections will come, and they will come, sorry to say, sad to say, they will. Reporter new yorks Governor Andrew Cuomo announcing the countrys first containment zone around new rochelle, new york, describing the area as a particular problem, with a cluster of confirmed covid19 cases. It is a dramatic action, but it is the largest cluster in the country, and this is literally a matter of life and death. Reporter that zone of containment consisting of a onemile radius around the Young Israel Synagogue where dozens of people were exposed by that sickened attorney. Schools and buildings that hold large gatherings will be shut down for two weeks. Most businesses and Grocery Stores will remain open, people will be allowed to enter and leave. In new jersey the state reporting its first covid19 death, a 69yearold man with Underlying Health conditions. In Washington State, governor inslee restricting access to nursing homes. The university of washington has opened a drivethru testing site for its medical employees. Overseas, in the last 24 hours italys death toll soaring. They are the nation with the secondlargest number of cases after china, and thats even after the Italian Government put the entire country on lockdown. There are people everywhere, it looks very clear that a lot of people are trying to get out of italy. Reporter the death toll in iran also rising by dozens. President trump and Vice President pence meeting with Health InsuranceCompanies Tuesday amidst the growing coronavirus concerns. All the Insurance Companies here, either today or before today, have agreed to waive all copays on coronavirus testing and extend coverage for coronavirus treatment. Reporter President Trump promising big stimulus measures, discussing a possible payroll tax cut, loans for small businesses, and helping the airline, cruise, and hotel industries. Were also going to be talking about hourly wage earners getting help so they can be in a position where theyre not going to ever miss a paycheck. Reporter and heres what it looks like inside the pentagon briefing room. With new social distancing measures in place, putting the chairs further apart. Megan tevrizian, abc news, new york. Another Major Development overseas, the british Health Minister has tested positive for coronavirus. Nadine dorries is the first lawmaker in that country infected with the virus. She is selfisolating at home. She says in a twitter post she is more worried about her 84yearold mother who lives with her. Suspension of parliament is being considered. Sounding an alarm about hospital preparedness for the virus. Abc news contributor tom bossert says were just a week away of facilities being, quote, creamed in terms of patients. Bossert says if the white house doesnt move quickly the system will be overwhelmed. If we dont take those steps aggressively and just apply the math of the potential growth of this virus as weve seen it grow in italy, were going to see their Hospital Systems under very negative pressure where they have to start making some very difficult decisions about triage and patient care, and thats where youll see them getting creamed. Thats what i meant by that. I think its why we need to make sure we deliver the message that the social distancing issue and the School Closures and these controversial measures, they will have an end, but there has to be some urgency to when they begin. Bossert coordinated the u. S. Response to global pandemics under President Trump. He resigned in april of 2018 and has not been replaced. Concern about coronavirus is colliding with president ial politics. Former Vice President joe biden and senator Bernie Sanders have both canceled some upcoming events. That followed another big night of victories for biden. He won democratic primaries in michigan, missouri, mississippi, and idaho. Votes were being counted overnight from races in washington. Last night biden started his effort to win over sanders supporters. We need you. We want you. Theres a place in our campaign for each of you. I want to thank Bernie Sanders and his supporters for their Tireless Energy and their passion. We share a common goal, and together well defeat donald trump. Well defeat him together. To break down bidens directories well hear more from abcs political director rick klein. Sweeping victories has him closer than ever to the democratic nomination. Winning in missouri, winning in mississippi, particularly a victory in michigan cuts to the heart of Bernie Sanders campaign. That is a devastating blow to sanders. Thats a state that he won four years ago. If you look at how joe biden was able to take it back from him, it is an astounding display of electoral strength. Winning across socioeconomic and education groups. Keeping his big strength among africanamerican voters. This is a message. You heard that message then delivered by joe biden. Hes welcoming Bernie Sanders and his supporters into the fold. But clearly joe biden is right now the frontrunner, the prohibitive favorite for the nomination. The next move will belong to Bernie Sanders, but the Democratic Party at this moment very much belongs to joe biden. Kenneth and mona . All right, rick, thank you. Democrats really appear to be closer to the end of their nominating process here. As rick klein broke it down, he broke it down even more online on abcnews. Com. He said that biden cruised to victory in missouri. Obviously when were talking about the battleground states, a lot of attention on that, and how it compares to 2016 with Hillary Clinton. Rick klein said Hillary Clinton won the state by barely 1,500 votes out of the more than 620,000 cast in the 2016 primary, and biden easily outperformed there, trouncing sanders, as rick klein mentioned there, across so many categories. It seemed that voters felt that biden is the safe choice. They went back to something that was familiar, something reminiscent of the obama biden administration. Really all eyes on michigan, obviously winning there. Michigan always surprises us. Went to President Trump in 2016. What will happen in 2020 . We will see. Time will tell. Coming up in the skinny, the stunning twist on the grand finale of the bachelor. First the russian planes intercepted by u. S. And canadian fighter jets off the u. S. Coast. Plus the plea from the doctors about the difficulty in testing for coronavirus. 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We really have to up our level of testing. We are certainly worried about having enough test kits. We dont know where it is. Thats a problem. Thats a failure in testing. Reporter Health Officials across the country reporting a shortage of tests despite promises from the federal government. Over 1 million tests are out thanks to the diligent work of cdc, hhs when people need a test, they can get a test. Reporter states are claiming those promises were empty. We were promised that tests would be available, 1 million of them, by the end of the week. They are still nowhere to be found. Reporter meanwhile new concerns about even if labs do have the tests, they dont necessarily have the proper materials to prepare the samples. The test kits dont include all the components to test. Thats the disconnect. Reporter according to the cdc, the test is a simple nose swab that has already been done on nearly 7,000 people, and that number is expected to jump to nearly 500,000 this week. The availability of testing in the last two days is getting us where we need to be. Call the Doctors Office so that you dont just walk right in, follow their infectioncontrol procedures for doing that, and then they will decide, working with you, whether a test is appropriate to be done. Reporter still, doctors say theyre faced with yet another complication restrictive guidelines on whos eligible for testing. The cdc advises only a small group of people should be tested, people who have more severe symptoms like fever and difficulty breathing, those who have come into close contact with someone who has the virus, and those who have traveled to an affected area. Those narrow guidelines potentially leaving thousands of sick people undiagnosed, a major concern according to the man who headed up the Ebola Response during the obama administration. There is simply no reason, none, why the United States lags behind nations like south korea and singapore in protecting its people. Over the weekend i was at a briefing with hhs secretary alex azar who said basically theyre scaling up with these tests, and he said they had 1 million already distributed, working on 4 million by the end of this week. But its interesting to keep in mind that they are focusing on Washington State, on california, where the epidemic has hit the hardest. And also a portion of those 4 million tests, its not 4 million patients to 4 million tests. A portion of those tests are for Quality Control as well. Its important, people want to know more about these tests. Our George Stephanopoulos asked the u. S. Surgeon general about what appears to be the lack of testing when it compares to other countries like south korea. 100,000 tests compared to the u. S. There are a lot of questions to be answered on that, and people want those tests. When we come back, the shocking surprise on the finale of the bachelor. And the big announcement from tom brady himself. The skinny is next. Testing when it compares to other countries like south korea. 100,000 tests compared to the u. S. There are a lot of questions to be answered on that, and people want those tests. When we come back, the shocking surprise on the finale of the bachelor. And the big announcement from tom brady himself. The skinny is next. Definitely after meatloaf. Like clockwork. Do it run your dishwasher every night with cascade platinum. A load with as few as 8 dishes, is all it takes to save water. An Energy Star Certified dishwasher uses less than four gallons per cycle. While handwashing uses that, every two minutes. So, do it. Run your dishwasher every night with cascade platinum. The surprising way to save water. Skinny just gimme the skinny the skinny starts with the finale of the bachelor. It was one like never before. Probably because the ending left everyone with plenty of questions. To break it down for us were going to bring in our chief senior bachelor analyst jack sheahan. Show us why we pay you the big bucks. Lets not get started with the big bucks. Mona, kenneth, weve referred to stuff on the bachelor before as a mess. This set a whole new standard. This was usda grade a choice mess. So roll that beautiful bachelor footage. Still in the outback. After a run peter thinks hes got it all worked out. I know what i have with hannah ann, and thats true love. You know what that means. Neil lane in the outback. This is a pear shape a little chat with hannah anns dad. We want to give you and hannah our blessing. Everything seems in order. Hannah ann makes the scene. And away we go. Will you marry me . Oh oh yes, oh my congratulations to the happy couple. Fast forward a month. I want so badly to be able to give you everything, give you my entire heart, i cant do that. Im thinking love may not be in the air. You took the most precious moment i could ever imagine away from me. Not going to need that ring. Here you go, heres this. Call the suv. This time its hannah ann who chose to take that ride. Chris harrison invades auburn to talk with madison. Peter is single. I guess were heading to l. A. Peter gets caught by surprise at the poolside. I feel like i havent just fallen out of love with you. Youre going to get out of my box. Peter, madison in front of the studio audience. Heres mom, doesnt look too thrilled with all of this. Ohoh. We met madison, and it started on a rocky road because she had us wait three hours, then we didnt get an apology. Well, i disagree madisons not backing down. This isnt just peters journey, this is my journey too, and this isnt just peter choosing me, this is me choosing peter. Barb, how do we turn the page and give this a shot together . Chris, hes going to have to fail to succeed, thats it. Oh and thats how they left it. Oh, but wait. Earlier in the season there was this. The winner of this years bachelor thing will be our girl madison. Oh how about that. Didnt see that coming. I do not read the spoilers, pay no attention whatsoever to all the nonsense that we have online, et cetera, et cetera, get the idea . Analyst nailed that one. Impressive. Hence why youre the chief senior bachelor analyst. Got that right. By the way, the analyst expects to be back on the air here tuesday, may 19th, mark that down. May 19th. That is only because the bachelorette premieres right here on abc, and you cannot wait. Know it. Until then, go liverpool, analyst out. Thats incredible. Seriously, that is why we pay him the big bucks. I believe it. It really is. From one big announcement to another, tom brady himself making this one. The world has been waiting with bated breath as the patriots quarterback enters Free Agency Next week. Now the big reveal. Brady has announced hes launching a Production Company called 199 productions. Wait, what . Yes, a nod to his draft number. Oh, the shade. He will develop documentaries, films, and tv shows. Well, good for him. I just need to know, what are you going to do, dude . Let us know. Now to Kumail Nanjianis new look. The comedian is recreating iconic movie scenes like this one from top gun with the aviators. He also grew out side burns there to channel his inner wolverine. And yippeekiyay, ready to team up with bruce willis for diehard. Coming up, the impact of the coronavirus on the world of entertainment. If youre age 50 to 85, and looking to buy Life Insurance on a fixed budget, remember the three ps. What are the three ps . The three ps of Life Insurance on a fixed budget are price, price, and price. A price you can afford, a price that cant increase, and a price that fits your budget. Im 54. Alex, whats my price . You can get coverage for 9. 95 a month. Im 65 and take medications. Whats my price . Also 9. 95 a month. I just turned 80. Whats my price . 9. 95 a month for you too. 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After we all three sanitized our hands. Anyways, guys. Weve heard that the Olympic Games may have to be played without spectators, st. Patricks day parades called off. Major modifications, one of the biggest festivals in music. Coachella. Used to look like this in aprils past. She aint no diva no no no reporter no, not this year. The Music Festival which draws a quarter Million People to indio, california, every year. Set to welcome major stars like frank ocean, travis scott, lana del rey, officially postponed to october. Summertime summertime sadness reporter its Sister CountryMusic Festival stagecoach also pushed back to a later date in the fall. This following the cancelation of the south by southwest festival in austin, texas. Other events shutting down over growing health concerns. Not saying goodbye forever, but for now sashay away. Reporter across the pond madonna canceling her last two shows in paris. Pentatonix canceling the entirety of their european tour. We love you very much and were so, so sorry that we cant be there. I really do hope everyone stays safe, everyone keeps themselves informed. Reporter back stateside, major broadway shows facing the music too. The book of mormon, to kill a mockingbird and others slashing prices as theaters prepare for empty seats. Tv shows like live with kelly and ryan, the view, and gma stopped filming with studio audiences. Current the developing situation in new york city, we have made the decision to suspend Live Audiences from attending our news broadcasts and talk shows. The company that handles ticketing for those shows has been in touch with Ticket Holders. Organizers will advise those Ticket Holders who are unable to attend those postponed shows in october how to get them this coming friday. This is all just so incredible. When it comes to safety, obviously the precautions, they need to be taken. You worry about the economy as well, but you worry obviously about health and safety more. We kept our Live Audience. Here you are. Of three. Breaking news in america this morning. Virus emergency. The number of cases in the u. S. Now topping 1,000. The National Guard called in as a new york suburb becomes the first to establish a onemile virus containment zone. How will it work . And Washington State infections now spreading to ten nursing homes. The new restrictions being ordered and the possible new delay when it comes to testing for the virus. Overseas the top Health Minister in london now infected, and from italy where 60 Million People are on lockdown, a warning from a doctor on the front lines. What he says America Needs to know. Overnight, stocks plunging once again as the president and congress consider ways to boost the economy over learning about a potential tax cut and a big decision at the irs about