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Coronavirus Update March 18, 2020

Introducing CNET's new Coronavirus Update newsletter As an active CNET Insider subscriber we thought you'd be interested the Coronavirus Update newsletter, which brings you the latest on the COVID-19 outbreak, efforts to contain it and steps you can take to reduce your risk. Please check out a sample of the newsletter below, and if you'd like to receive it, just click here to subscribe: Sign up for the Coronavirus Update (delivered weekdays). Americans asked to postpone elective medical procedures as virus hits all 50 states Plus, President Trump invokes the Defense Production Act, which lets him speed up the production of medical supplies, and the UK is shutting all schools. Amazon struggles to be the everything store amid pandemic To meet surging demand, the company makes big changes to its operations. Ford, GM suspend all North American production Fiat Chrysler is likely to announce the same measure. Trump says border with Canada will close to nonessential traffic It's meant to stop people from crossing the border for social reasons. It doesn't affect trade or essential traffic, such as medical. Fake coronavirus tracking apps are really malware that stalks you The surveillance industry is exploiting fears stemming from the global health crisis. Google, Facebook could help US track spread with phone location data The companies have reportedly been in talks with the US government over using anonymous and aggregated data. COVID-19 shines light on 'digital divide' across the US From rural areas where there's no broadband to poor areas where it's unaffordable, millions have no access when they need it most. White House: Millennials get coronavirus too, 'we need them to be healthy' President Trump's coronavirus task force reiterates that young adults are the key to stopping the spread of a pandemic. How to prepare for a quarantine You'll need to do more than stock up on canned goods and toilet paper. 10 ways to help avoid coronavirus when you need to leave the house If you're lying low but aren't totally self-quarantined, you'll still need to go to the store and open doors. These coronavirus myths are false and dangerous Despite what posts on Facebook or Instagram say, don't hold your breath to check for coronavirus. SEE COMPLETE COVERAGE Trouble viewing this email? View online. This newsletter is a service of CNET.com. To update your account, please visit our Newsletter subscription center. Unsubscribe |  Help |  Privacy 2020 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. CBS Interactive 235 Second Street San Francisco, CA 94105 U.S.A.