Hi, I'm CNBC producer Katie Kramer, one of the voices behind the CNBC podcast SquawkPod.

In these times of uncertainty, we want to make sure we're bringing you, our listeners, as much information as possible, as quickly as we can.

That's why we're sharing with you now a CNBC special report, Markets and Turmoil.

Listen in.

Thank you. CNBC special report, Markets and Turmoil. Listen in. I'm Sarah Eisen on day 171 of the coronavirus crisis. Tonight, the strategy for stopping a new spread of COVID-19, and will it be enough to stop a larger outbreak?

Cases on the rise.

It's induced by us opening up early

and moving on from the problem

before the problem has moved on from us.

Tonight, how to slow the spread.

The situation is getting so bad.

Doctors in L.A. are calling for the state

to reopen surge hospitals. Tonight, doctors in L.A. are calling for the state to reopen surge hospitals.

Tonight, the man leading the charge.

To be hit again, I mean, it's devastating.

And one area where things have gotten so bad, businesses are being forced to shut down for a second time.

This CNBC special report begins now.

Here's Sarah Eisen.

Good evening, everyone, and welcome.

We'll start tonight with the growing number of cases and hospitalizations in the U.S.

Here are just some in the southeast.

Alabama, Georgia, and Florida have all seen hospitalizations at least

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