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As the US and Canada close their border to nonessential traffic, people in our community are having to change how they interact with one another while watching coronavirus cases multiply.  In this episode: President Trump announced he has invoked the Defense Production Act to expedite and expand the supply of resources from U.S. industries to fight the coronavirus pandemic. NC Attorney General Josh Stein warns North Carolinians to be cautious of price gouging and potential scams during the pandemic. Duke Healthcare Leadership is asking people do to their part in reducing the strain on our medical system by practicing social distancing and seeking in-person healthcare only when necessary. The Carolina Hurricanes have announced they will compensate PNC Arena and Hurricanes event staff for lost wages from seven home games canceled in the month of March. WRAL Out and About is managing a list of businesses and the changes they're making during the pandemic. Experts from NC State University recommend keeping your pets safe if someone in your family is ill, especially if you suspect or are confirmed to have coronavirus.  For extensive WRAL News coverage: http://www.wral.com/coronavirus