The coronavirus has now spread to nearly 100 countries. Italy has the highest death toll outside China and is imposing massive quarantines on tens of millions of people. Charlie D’Agata reports. Source
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U.S. Army restricts travel to countries affected by coronavirus
The U.S. Army announced that it would restrict travel for troops to and from Italy and South Korea due to the coronavirus outbreak. Ramy Incocencio reports. Source
Trump says his policies are keeping coronavirus under control
The mayor of Washington has confirmed the first case of the coronavirus at the nation’s capital. But President Trump says he’s confident his policies will keep the outbreak under control. Weijia Jiang reports. Source
Grand Princess cruise ship set to dock at California port
The Grand Princess cruise ship is set to dock at the Port of Oakland in California. Some 19 crew members and two passengers have tested positive for the coronavirus, and all the passengers will now have to undergo quarantine. John Blackstone reports. Source
Preventing coronavirus: Should you wear a face mask?
Dr. Anthony Fauci tells 60 Minutes which precautions don’t work against coronavirus—and why a vaccine is still at least a year away. Source
Why does Fiona Hill think President Trump is reluctant to criticize Vladimir Putin?
President Trump’s former top adviser on Russia says she thinks Mr. Trump “understands that President Putin does not like to be insulted” while acknowledging he hasn’t had a problem insulting American allies. Source
Climate change jeopardizes Elfstedentocht’s future
A Dutch meteorologist says climate change puts the future of the Elfstedentocht in jeopardy of ever taking place again. Source
Coronavirus: Should you wear a face mask?
Infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci tells 60 Minutes: “There’s no reason to be walking around with a mask.” Source
When will we have a coronavirus vaccine?
Dr. Anthony Fauci explains the many steps scientists have to take to achieve an effective vaccine. Source
“CBS Weekend News” headlines for Sunday, March 8, 2020
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News” anchored by Errol Barnett. Source