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Trump considering quarantine for NY, NJ and Connecticut

Donald Trump
Posted at 8:30 PM, Mar 28, 2020
and last updated 2020-03-28 20:30:22-04

NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — President Donald Trump says he's considering a quarantine for coronavirus hotspots in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, but that idea is getting pushback from governors in those states

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