President trump is closing the border with canada. And calling himself a wartime president. This is a war. And were in the same trench. This is no time to panic, but its just as much no time for business as usual. Reporter infections in the u. S. Have swelled to more than 8,000. The first known members of congress have tested positive. Probably the worst cold ive ever had. And sorry. And im healthy. The New York Stock Exchange said it would temporarily close its Trading Floor and move to electronic trading beginning monday. Were in a real doozy of a crisis. You simply cannot do enough to help make things better. Gun and ammo sales are way up amid the Novel Coronavirus outbreak. Some stores are having trouble keeping up with the demand. All that if you still want a holiday experience, take inspiration from these melbourne retirees. Who managed to enjoy their canceled cruise without leaving the comfort of their own home. And all that matters. Were all in this together. Im a dreamer but i
Desperate to get home tonight, thousands of americans are stranded in other countries. They were told to return to america, but have no way back. Warning signs from italy the army sent in to enforce the lockdown, hospitals overflowing, 600 dead in just one day. Makeshift masks with supplies dwindling, hospital staff found a way to extend the life of protective gear, with a bit of needle and thread. And, Steve Hartmans on the road at home with a house full of restless kids, and hes got an important offer for parents tonight that you wont want to miss. This is the cbs evening news with Norah Odonnell, reporting from the nations capital. Odonnell good evening, and thank you for joining us. Were going to begin with breaking news, because more than onefourth of americans are now being ordered to stay home. Pennsylvania, shutting down most businesses. Workers considered essential are exempt, and grocery stores, pharmacies and takeout restaurants will stay open in those states. This all comes