Washington Governor Jay Inslee announced a statewide ban on gatherings of 250 people or more amid the coronavirus pandemic. All but eight of the 39 coronavirus-related deaths in America have been in Washington state. Seattle Public Schools also announced they were closing all 114 schools. Jonathan Vigliotti reports on what the new restrictions mean. Source
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Fate of Tokyo Olympics in question amid coronavirus pandemic
The iconic Olympic flame lighting ceremony in Greece was closed to the public Thursday morning amid fears over the coronavirus. While the games are still four months away, some are concerned about what the global pandemic could mean for the fate of the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. Ramy Inocencio reports on how much Tokyo has spent so far to prepare for the event, and what the world stands to lose if it is called off. Source
Chino Hills massacre: Evidence photos in the Kevin Cooper case
Four people were brutally murdered in Chino Hills, Calif,. in 1983. Evidence used to convict Kevin Cooper is now being questioned more than 35 years later. Source
Trump and Pence discuss challenges to cruise industry amid coronavirus outbreak
President Trump and Vice President Mike Pence said Friday that they were working with the cruise and travel industry to make sure cruises are “safer than ever before” amid the coronavirus outbreak. Watch their remarks. Source
Trump says he will “most likely” get tested for coronavirus
President Trump said a press conference on Friday that he will “most likely” get tested for coronavirus. When pressed by CBS News’ Weijia Jiang, Mr. Trump said he thought Americans “should listen to their doctors” about getting tested. Source
Royal Caribbean cancels U.S. cruises for a month over coronavirus
Cruise operators Princess and Viking have also scuttled excursions as travel demand slumps. Source
Woman buys elderly couple groceries during coronavirus
The couple waited in the parking lot for 45 minutes, looking for the right person to ask. Source
What to know about coronavirus testing
New federal policies mean more tests might soon be available — but that doesn’t mean everyone will need one. Source
Trump says he will “most likely” be tested for coronavirus
“No, I don’t take responsibility at all,” president said about the lag in available coronavirus tests in the U.S. Source
Video shows quarantined Italians singing together from windows
“The Italians are experiencing a very difficult time,” David Allegranti told CBS News. “People cling to what they can, including a traditional song like this.” Source