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Americans “should be prepared that they’re going to have to hunker down significantly more than we as a country are doing” to fight the COVID-19 outbreak, Dr. Fauci says. 

"If you let the curve get up there, then the entire society is going to be hit.” nbcnews.to/33hIlu3

As of 10:30 a.m. ET, there are 2,980 confirmed coronavirus cases in the US, and 60 deaths. nbcnews.to/39Vv110

Tom Hanks posts coronavirus update: "Thanks to the Helpers. Let’s take care of ourselves and each other.” nbcnews.to/2xHbTWf

Hours after the White House said it would ban travel from the United Kingdom and Ireland, the UK has banned travel from the US. nbcnews.to/39TsPHc

American Airlines says it will start a phased suspension of nearly all long-haul international flights starting Monday. nbcnews.to/2IO4bfd

LIVE: NY Gov. Cuomo provides latest update on coronavirus outbreak in state. pscp.tv/w/1gqxvEMOojlJB

Pres. Trump on long lines at some US airports: "We are doing very precise Medical Screenings at our airports. Pardon the interruptions and delays, we are moving as quickly as possible, but it is very important that we be vigilant and careful. We must get it right. Safety first!"

NY Gov. Cuomo calls for the US federal government to order the Army Corps. of Engineers to begin finding buildings and constructing facilities now to deal with the coming increase in coronavirus cases that could overwhelm the current medical infrastructure.

US retailers are rerouting supplies to areas of the country that need it most. To prevent hoarding, they’re applying or giving store managers power to set limits on the number of individual items a customer can buy in a single trip. nbcnews.to/39SfzCP

German government is trying to stop the US government from persuading a German company seeking a coronavirus vaccine to move its research to the US, prompting German politicians to insist no country should have a monopoly on any future vaccine. nbcnews.to/39Vs8x1

NY Gov. Cuomo urges businesses to “aggressively consider work from home and voluntary closings”; says death toll in state has risen to 3. nbcnews.to/2IQd4Fa

NEW: The US now has more than 3,000 reported cases of coronavirus, according to @NBCNews tallies. There have been at least 61 coronavirus-related deaths in the US. nbcnews.to/2x22FmQ

Puerto Rico Gov. Vazquez orders residents to stay home between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m., and says only stores that sell groceries and medical equipment should stay open. nbcnews.to/3b02siK

Theater community goes online to deliver music and performances to disappointed fans after shows were forced to close through April 12. nbcnews.to/2U82Yo7

One of the world's largest luxury fashion and beauty companies will now direct its cosmetic factories to manufacture hand sanitizer gel to be distributed at no cost in France. nbcnews.com/health/health-…

Ohio Gov. DeWine says he is issuing an order closing all bars and restaurants in Ohio beginning at 9 p.m. tonight:

"Establishments can stay open for carry-out and delivery. What we can't have is people congregating and seated."

Ohio Gov. DeWine: "I'm aware that this will impact many, many good workers. I can't tell you how sorry I am, but we will work to mitigate the suffering. It is our goal for everyone to get through this. Every day we delay, more people will die."

NYPD chief says NYPD will "suffer" as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, but tells his cops that "we will stand with you," per an internal memo reviewed by @NBCNews that was transmitted to all NYPD officers and staff this afternoon. nbcnews.com/health/health-…

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker ordered restaurants to close to dine-in customers for the rest of March as authorities attempt to slow the spread of coronavirus. nbcnews.com/health/health-…

UPDATE: New York City schools will be closed due to coronavirus concerns. nbcnews.com/news/us-news/n…

Officials in New Hampshire and Vermont announced Sunday the states’ public schools will be temporarily shuttered in an effort to contain the spread of COVID-19. nbcnews.com/health/health-…

President Trump tells Americans that "there's no need to hoard" food and other supplies; says supply chains are strong.

New York City’s school system — the nation’s largest — to be closed until at least April 20 due to coronavirus concerns, NYC Mayor de Blasio says, adding that “we may not have the opportunity to re-open them” this school year.

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WATCH: Dr. Fauci explains that testing will be increasing, leading to an increase in the number of confirmed cases being reported; he reiterates that the situation in the US will be getting worse before it gets better.

WATCH: Heath Sec. Azar explains that the US medical infrastructure could become overwhelmed by coronavirus spread -- unless the public takes steps to "flatten the curve."

NEW: Americans should avoid events of 50+ people for the next 8 weeks, CDC says. nbcnews.to/39ZAbco

NEW: California Gov. Newsom on Sunday asked all Californians who have chronic conditions or are over age of 65 to self-isolate at home in a bid to protect them. nbcnews.com/health/health-…

MGM Resorts will close all of its Las Vegas properties due to concerns over the coronavirus pandemic, the hotel chain announced on Sunday. nbcnews.com/health/health-…

NEW: New York City mayor: “Tomorrow, I will sign an Executive Order limiting restaurants, bars and cafes to food take-out and delivery. Nightclubs, movie theaters, small theater houses, and concert venues must all close. The order will go into effect" Tuesday at 9 a.m. ET.

NEW: Washington Gov. Jay Inslee: I will sign a statewide emergency proclamation tomorrow to temp. shut down restaurants, bars, entertainment, recreational facilities; restaurants will be allowed to provide take-out, delivery; ban will not apply to grocery stores, pharmacies.

NEW: LA Mayor Eric Garcetti announces executive action to "temporarily close bars, nightclubs, restaurants (except takeout/delivery), entertainment venues, and other establishments in the city of Los Angeles" until March 31; ban will not apply to grocery stores, pharmacies.