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Trump bans travel from Europe, announces economic measures

President Trump addressed the nation about novel coronavirus Wednesday evening, announcing the suspension of travel from Europe for a period of 30 days as well as a series of economic relief measures. Earlier in the day, the World Health Organization designated COVID-19 a global pandemic. Yamiche Alcindor and Lisa Desjardins join Judy Woodruff to discuss Trump's remarks and what happens next.