The Department of Defense is donating equipment and test kits to healthcare workers to help fight the spread of coronavirus. Experts have warned U.S. hospitals may lack the necessary supplies to handle the worsening pandemic. Mola Lenghi reports. Source
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“CBS Evening News” headlines for Tuesday, March 17, 2020
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
Surgeon General urges Americans to follow CDC guidelines
Surgeon General Jerome Adams emphasized that the next 15 days will be critical for fighting the outbreak in the U.S. Source
As the coronavirus spreads, gyms halt the workouts
Most big fitness chains have shut their doors, with gym goers in some states testing positive. Source
Kids wish a happy birthday to woman who waves at their school bus every day
Last week, school children and their bus driver in Hartley, Iowa, wanted to do something special for a woman who waves to their bus every day — so they surprised her with a sweet message for her 93rd birthday. Source
Trump and Pence give update on coronavirus response
President Trump and Vice President Mike Pence led off the Coronavirus Task Force briefing Tuesday by talking about the latest in testing and guidelines to help stop the spread of the pandemic across the country. Watch their remarks. Source
U.S. scientists begin human trial of coronavirus vaccine
U.S. researchers at the Kaiser Permanente Washington Research Institute in Seattle administered the first shots of an experimental coronavirus vaccine to a healthy volunteer on Monday. Source
Duncan Hunter sentenced to 11 months in prison
Hunter pleaded guilty in December to using campaign funds for everything from groceries to a plane ticket for family rabbits. Source
NBA star donates $100,000 to help workers impacted by virus
“I hope that during this time of crisis, others will join me in supporting our communities,” Love said of the donation. Source
Kevin Durant among Nets players to test positive for coronavirus
There are now seven NBA players who have tested positive for the virus. Source