Italy is taking unprecedented steps to slow an alarming jump in the number of coronavirus cases. Its northern region, home to around 16 million people, has been under a virtual lockdown since Sunday. Italy is the hardest hit country in Europe, with more than 7,300 reported infections. Charlie D’Agata reports on why the country is enacting such drastic measures. Source
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Cruise ship with coronavirus cluster to dock in California
A cruise ship with a cluster of coronavirus cases will arrive in Northern California Monday after holding off the coast for days. At least 21 people on the Grand Princess have the virus. Carter Evans reports that anyone who requires immediate medical treatment will be taken to hospitals in the area and others will be transferred to military bases, where they’ll be tested for the virus and held for another two weeks. Source
Economic uncertainty amid coronavirus spread
Investors fear another day of big losses on Wall Street, after oil markets plunged overnight. Markets in Australia, Japan and parts of Europe are down more than 5%, adding to the economic uncertainty blamed on the coronavirus. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins “CBS This Morning” to explain what’s going on amid the spread of coronavirus. Source
Italy quarantines millions as coronavirus deaths jump 50%
Italy is the hardest hit country outside of Asia with more than 7,300 reported infections. Source
State lawmakers wage war on science instruction
“The problem is when it’s set up as ‘both sides’ — as if there are two scientific sides, when there aren’t,” a science educator said. Source
How to watch the next round of primaries on Tuesday
These six states are voting on Tuesday: Idaho, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, North Dakota and Washington. Source
When do polls close for the March 10 primaries?
Idaho, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, North Dakota and Washington are holding primaries on Tuesday. Source
What to watch for in the March 10 primaries
It’s a two-man race now, with Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden fighting for delegates in six states on Tuesday. Source
Cruise ship held off San Francisco due to virus expected to dock
More than 3,500 to begin disembarking. A second ocean liner that was held off Florida has pulled into port after two crew members tested negative. Source
Ted Cruz and an Arizona congressman self-quarantining
The Texas senator said Republican Rep. Paul Gosar say they had contact at conservative conference with man who’s tested positive for COVD-19. Source