While the coronavirus has had disastrous impacts for most of the economy, some businesses are actually booming. Across the country, there has been panic-buying of hand sanitizers, bottled water, and medical masks despite many experts urging consumers the opposite. Mola Lenghi reports. Source
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Meghan Markle appears at International Women’s Day event in Britain
Meghan Markle appeared as a speaker at an International Women’s Day event in East London. Prince Harry and Markle are expected to step away from their roles as senior royals on March 31st. Source
Harry and Meghan at last public events as royals
The pair’s split from the royal family will become official on March 31. Source
Pence meets with cruise line executives in Florida
Vice President Mike Pence met with cruise line executives in Florida today to discuss new screening procedures for the coronavirus. Weijia Jiang reports. Source
U.S. economy reels from coronavirus outbreak
The spreading coronavirus outbreak is costing investors trillions. On Wall Street, it was another wild week. Michael George reports. Source
U.S. coronavirus fatalities rise to 17
At least 17 coronavirus-related deaths have been reported in the U.S. The number of people infected rose to nearly 400 across 29 states. Danya Bacchus reports. Source
“CBS Weekend News” headlines for Saturday, March 7, 2020.
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News with Reenan Ninan.” Source
Number of coronavirus cases in Italy soar to more than 5,000
There are now 105,000 reported cases of the coronavirus across six continents and at least 35,000 have died from the virus. Italy has the highest death toll outside of China. Charlie D’Agata reports. Source
Coronavirus threatens to have broad economic impact
New jobs numbers released Friday show a decrease in the unemployment rate before the spread of coronavirus. Yahoo Finance reporter Akiko Fujita spoke to CBSN’s Reena Ninan about the broader economic impact of the spreading disease. Source
Top Saudi royal family members detained
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, King Salman’s son who is considered the de facto ruler of the kingdom, has been consolidating power since ousting Mohammed bin Nayef as heir to the throne in 2017. Source