G-7 industrial countries vow to use “all appropriate tools” to cope with economic fallout, but don’t offer specifics. Source
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Biden gets big Super Tuesday boost from former rivals
The Democratic primary election is expected to see a big shake-up as voters head to the polls on Super Tuesday. Former Vice President Joe Biden got a big boost over the days leading up to it with three former rivals deciding to endorse him. Pete Buttigieg, Amy Klobuchar and Beto O’Rourke endorsed Biden on Monday night as they work to overtake current front-runner Bernie Sanders. Ed O’Keefe breaks down where the narrowing primary field stands ahead of the vote. Source
Eye Opener: Tornadoes rip through Tennessee
At least two tornadoes tore through the Nashville, Tennessee area overnight, killing at least five and destroying dozens of buildings. Also, the coronavirus death toll in the United States rises to six people. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
Coronavirus outbreak at Washington nursing home raises fear
Health officials have focused in on a cluster of coronavirus infections inside a nursing home outside of Seattle. Family members of LifeCare Center’s elderly residents told CBS News their loved ones are being isolated in their rooms with their temperatures monitored daily, but they are concerned those showing symptoms will not be tested or hospitalized until critically ill. Jonathan Vigliotti is in King County, Washington where he spoke to the daughter of one quarantined resident. Source
Coronavirus outbreak: Who should be concerned?
As the U.S. death toll for coronavirus climbs to six people with at least 102 confirmed cases, public health officials are working to make federal, state and local preparations while also making sure Americans have all the information they need regarding what to look out for and what precautions to take. Dr. Tara Narula joins “CBS This Morning” to talk about who should be concerned and how the virus is being contained. Source
Tornadoes in Nashville area kill at least five
At least two tornadoes touched down in Tennessee overnight, including one that caused heavy damage near downtown Nashville. Police and fire crews responded to about 40 collapsed buildings as officials count at least five victims in the disaster’s death toll so far. Jeff Berardelli reveals the extent of the damage estimated so far. Source
U.S. preps for a pandemic as virus claims 6 lives in Washington state
As U.S. officials at every level of government and health care scramble to prepare for a widespread COVID-19 outbreak, the WHO chief says the world is in “uncharted territory.” Source
Coronavirus-hit nursing home residents “held hostage,” relative says
Family members of LifeCare Center’s elderly residents told CBS News they are concerned those showing symptoms will not be tested or hospitalized until critically ill. Source
Sheriff says 8 deputies shared Kobe crash photos: “Betrayal”
Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva says he feels a “sense of betrayal” that his deputies were involved in the sharing of the graphic images Source
Nashville area tornadoes kill at least 5
One hit the CBS affiliate in the city directly. Damage around town is severe. Tens of thousands of homes and businesses have no power. Source