Singer-songwriter Garth Brooks held a free online concert for those quarantined at home due to the coronavirus outspread. Five million people tuned in, making it a big month for Brooks, who is also being honored with the “Gershwin Prize” by the Library of Congress. Norah O’Donnell reports. Source
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Coronavirus pandemic forces homeless shelters to cut intake
As social distancing measures force homeless shelters to cut their intake, a Seattle religious group is worried about the city’s unhoused population. Restrictions on movement are hindering both fundraising and food distribution efforts. Noelle Wiggins from REACH talked to CBSN’s Anne-Marie Green. Source
N.Y. Governor Andrew Cuomo demands thousands of ICU beds and ventilators
New York State has the highest number of coronavirus cases in the U.S. and Governor Andrew Cuomo is calling for thousands of ICU beds and ventilators to treat coronavirus patients. Meg Oliver reports. Source
Senate nearing deal on massive coronavirus bill as unemployment claims spike
Congressional leaders are close to reaching a $2 trillion rescue package as the stock market made a huge gain on Tuesday. Nancy Cordes has the latest from Capitol Hill. Source
Johns Hopkins health security director on coronavirus in the U.S. and social distancing
CBS News talks with Director of Johns Hopkins’ Center for Health Security Dr. Tom Inglesby on the surge of coronavirus cases in America. Source
Trump wants the U.S. “opened up” by Easter Sunday, even as coronavirus cases rise
President Trump wants the country back to work by Easter Sunday, but experts say that would risk a health catastrophe and put more harm to the economy. Paula Reid has the latest. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
Japan postpones 2020 Summer Olympics to 2021
As the coronavirus pandemic erupts to more than 400,000 cases worldwide, Japan announced that the Summer Olympics will be pushed to 2021. Meanwhile, India is enforcing the biggest lockdown in the world with more than a billion people quarantined. Ramy Inocencio reports. Source
White House urges 2-week quarantine for anyone recently in New York metro area
President Trump said the U.S. is beginning to see the “light at the end of the tunnel,” as the number of coronavirus cases in the country is doubling every two to three days. He also issued new guidelines for anyone who has visited the New York metropolitan area. Watch his remarks here. Source
Dow up 2,100 points on hopes for coronavirus bill
As pandemic slams U.S. economy, investors are counting on Congress to pass relief package approaching $2 trillion. Source