Whoopi Goldberg Whoopi GoldbergMeghan McCain says she believes report Trump called fallen soldiers 'losers' On The Money: Treasury, SBA to disclose small business loans of 0K and above | Apple closes stores in states with spikes in coronavirus cases | Artists call on Congress to help club and concert venues during pandemic Artists join call to Congress to help club and concert venues during pandemic MORE joined "The View" from home on Wednesday in an effort to exhibit social distancing, with the 64-year-old moderator saying she is “taking extra precaution" after a battle with double pneumonia last year.

“I went to the doctor yesterday just to make sure and he gives me the all clear to go to work," Goldberg explained. "And I’m getting ready to do it and then I start hearing these inconsistent messages from everyone … from [New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio Bill de BlasioNew York to honor Ginsburg with statue in Brooklyn The Hill's Morning Report - Sponsored by The Air Line Pilots Association - White House moves closer to Pelosi on virus relief bill New York again pushes back in-person classes MORE (D)] who’s saying, ‘We’re going to be in place for now. New York is going to get locked down.’"

“And then you had Governor [Andrew] Cuomo (D) say, ‘That’s not going to happen.’ And I just felt like if I was going to really try to figure out where it was ok to come in and my brain said, ‘You now what? Until they can figure out what they’re doing, I should not go in.’ So that’s why I’m here," she added.

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Social distancing on live broadcast and cable news programs has become the new normal this week, particularly on morning programs that run the longest and invariably offer the most hosts and guests.

Fox News kicked off the effort by separating its multiple hosts on shows starting on Monday, including "Outnumbered," "The Five" and "Fox & Friends."

MSNBC's "Morning Joe" also has separated its hosts, with Joe Scarborough Charles (Joe) Joseph ScarboroughScarborough calls on Cuomo to walk back statement he made about Trump: 'Out of bounds' Mika Brzezinski: 'Super grossed out' by Trump speech attendees 'who put their lives at risk' Democrats tear into Trump's 'deep state' tweet: His 'lies and recklessness' have 'killed people' MORE, Mika Brzezinski Mika Emilie BrzezinskiMika Brzezinski: 'Super grossed out' by Trump speech attendees 'who put their lives at risk' Trump hurls insults at Harris, Ocasio-Cortez and other women Trump targets 'Complete psycho' Scarborough, 'ditzy airhead' Brzezinski while praising 'Fox & Friends' MORE and Willie Giest appearing in from different studios.

CNN's "New Day" appeared noticeably different to viewers on Wednesday, with co-anchors Alisyn Camerota and John Berman sitting well apart on opposite sides of its news desk in its Manhattan studios.

NBC's "Today" show also had Savannah Guthrie, Al Roker and Craig Melvin joining from home. Guthrie indicated she wasn't feeling 100 percent healthy, while Roker and Melvin started working from home starting Tuesday after a third-hour "Today" show staffer tested positive for coronavirus.

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CBS's Stephen Colbert Stephen Tyrone ColbertColbert: Trump sharing fake 'F--- tha Police' video made Biden 'way cooler' White House officials deny Trump bears responsibility for social unrest Pelosi questions level of Trump 'responsibility' after 'brazen' shooting of Wisconsin protesters MORE has been performing "The Late Show" from his bathtub and backyard this week.

If you're curious what the LATE SHOW would be like with a bathtub but without guest, an audience, or band- that makes two of us. See you at 11:35 on CBS pic.twitter.com/0YC2rAXWT7 — Stephen Colbert (@StephenAtHome) March 17, 2020

Last night, I hosted the Late Show from my bathtub. Tonight from my fire pit. Watch me go from soaked to seared tonight at 11:35 on CBS. pic.twitter.com/lwKVBHRYH4 — Stephen Colbert (@StephenAtHome) March 18, 2020

Earlier this week, President Trump Donald John TrumpUS reimposes UN sanctions on Iran amid increasing tensions Jeff Flake: Republicans 'should hold the same position' on SCOTUS vacancy as 2016 Trump supporters chant 'Fill that seat' at North Carolina rally MORE announced new federal guidelines regarding social distancing. Officials recommended that for the next 15 days Americans avoid gatherings of more than 10 people; abstain from eating in bars, restaurants and food courts; avoid discretionary travel; work from home; and incorporate home schooling if possible.

New York City, known as the media capital of the country, closed schools to 1.1 million students Tuesday. Broadway theaters have also shut down, as have the city's bars and restaurants to ensure social distancing during the outbreak.

Overall, there are 2,382 confirmed coronavirus cases in New York state, including 1,339 in New York City.

The president also confirmed on Wednesday that two hospital ships — the USS Comfort and USS Mercy — will soon be deployed.

The Comfort will be headed to New York, according to Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D-NY).

The U.S death toll crossed 100 on Tuesday as cases continue to surge with more testing becoming available.