Head medical consultant for movie 'Contagion' reveals he has coronavirus

Dr. W. Ian Lipkin, who was the chief scientific consultant for the film 'Contagion,' says he has coronavirus.

"If it can hit me, it can hit anybody. That’s the message I want to convey," Lipkin added.

Earlier in the segment, Lipkin stressed that the country shouldn't rush to return to business as usual.

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