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From NBC's Ben Kamisar If it's Sunday, coronavirus is dominating the national discussion.
The spread of the virus around the globe, and the attempts to curb it, is top of mind this weekend as new information pours out almost hourly.
Today's "Meet the Press" featured Dr. Anthony Fauci, the head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and one of the nation's foremost public health experts.
The good news: Fauci said that America's testing capacity is "accelerating dramatically" after some early "missteps."
But while we're learning more about the virus' spread in America now, he admitted that "unfortunately, that better sense is not encouraging."
Fauci recommended that elderly and those with underlying health conditions start considering making changes to their daily lives right now.
And he added that if the virus continues to spread, Americans may "need to seriously look at anything that's a large gathering."
"If...you are particularly an elderly person with an underlying condition, you need to think twice about getting on a plane, on a long trip. And not only think twice, just don't get on a cruise ship."
—Fauci on "MTP." Click on the photo of Fauci to watch his full interview, and here to watch the full interview with Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan about how he's handling the coronavirus response at the state level.
2020 VISION: Sanders keeps heat up on Biden Bernie Sanders continues to escalate his attacks on Joe Biden now that the Democratic nominating battle is virtually a one-on-one race.
On Sunday's "Meet the Press," Sanders filtered those attacks through maize and blue colored glasses, with both eyes on Michigan's primary this Tuesday. "We've got a real shot to win here in Michigan because the agenda that we are talking about is an agenda that works for the working families of this state. And furthermore, it really contrasts my views with Joe Biden."
—Sanders on "MTP." Sanders took aim at Biden's support for trade agreements like NAFTA that he claims cost Michigan jobs, argued that Biden's support from wealthy donors undercuts his claim to represent the working class, said the establishment put pressure on former candidates to back Biden and went on to take broader swipes at Biden's records on issues like the Iraq War.
When asked about concerns about his attacks on Biden may play into President Trump's hand, he dismissed them by arguing "we live in a democracy."
Click on the photo below to watch Sanders' full interview.
TWEET OF THE DAY: Big endorsement Sunday
DATA DOWNLOAD: Biden's path to the nomination Joe Biden's strong showing on Super Tuesday has put him in good position to win the Democratic Party's presidential nomination.
And it's possible he can replicate that showing this coming Tuesday and pull even further ahead.
Biden's success last Tuesday came in no small part thanks to strong turnout among black and suburban voters in key areas.
And in just a few days, voters will head to the polls in states such as Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri and Washington — all states with large suburban populations, large African American populations, or both.
Click on the graphic below to read more in today's Data Download.
ICYMI: Harris jumps on board the Biden train On the heels of Super Tuesday, the party continues to decide.
Last week, Pete Buttigieg and Amy Klobuchar rallied around Biden to anoint him the alternative to Sanders.
And this weekend, it's Kamala Harris' turn — she announced in a Sunday morning tweet that she too would back Biden ahead of next week's contests.
Harris and Biden memorably sparred on the debate stage last June over the issue of busing. But her message on Sunday was one of unity, saying "There is no one better prepared than Joe to steer our nation through these turbulent times, and restore truth, honor, and decency to the Oval Office."
Her endorsement came just days after Elizabeth Warren dropped out, with a Harris aide telling NBC News she decided to endorse after Warren's departure.
Her statement endorsing Biden noted her "sadness" that the female Democratic presidential candidates have all dropped out.
Click here for more from NBC News, including on Harris' plan to rally with Biden in Detroit ahead of the Michigan primary.
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