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Mar 2020
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Glimmer of Light in Virus Testing, Cruis...

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Dr. Amy Compton-Phillips, Chief Clinical Officer at Providence St. Joseph Health, discusses efforts to contain the coronavirus outbreak. Bloomberg Opinion Columnist Justin Fox talks about the focus on those most-at-risk for the virus. James Hardiman, Leisure Analyst at Wedbush Securities, breaks down how COVID-19 concerns are hitting cruise stocks.

Hosts: Carol Massar and Jason Kelly. Producer: Doni Holloway.


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