As polls close Tuesday, CBS News projects Joe Biden will win the Mississippi primary. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and CBSN contributor and Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright discuss the early exit polls. Source
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Health officials say U.S. ramping up coronavirus test production
U.S. health officials say they’re ramping up the production of coronavirus tests, but data says only 5,000 Americans have been tested. Dr. Jon LaPook reports. Source
Joe Biden wins Michigan primary
Joe Biden will win the Michigan Democtratic primary, CBS News projects. Bernie Sanders won the state in an upset over Hillary Clinton in 2016, but could not replicate the results this time around. CBSN political contributor and Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez discusses the results. Source
New York has 173 cases of coronavirus — among the highest in U.S.
Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that officials are implementing a “containment area” in New Rochelle, the center of the epidemic in New York. Source
Doctor weighs in on best ways to fight coronavirus
The number of coronavirus cases in the U.S. is increasing daily. Dr. Janette Nesheiwat joins CBSN to discuss how health care professionals are tackling the virus, how to protect yourself and what this all means. Source
Biden, Sanders face off in 6 Tuesday primaries
Voting is already underway in Michigan, one of six states where primaries are being held on Tuesday. There are 352 delegates on the line in total. Front-runners Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders have been campaigning in Michigan, where recent polls show Biden with a double-digit lead. Ed O’Keefe reports on what to expect and how coronavirus paranoia may affect turnout. Source
Coronavirus vs. flu: What’s the difference?
President Trump drew criticism from some health experts for comparing coronavirus to the common flu. In a Monday tweet, Mr. Trump compared the number of flu deaths in 2019 to the number of coronavirus deaths as of now. Dr. Jon LaPook joins “CBS This Morning” to outline what exactly the differences between the two viruses are. Source
Sanders and Biden compete in Missouri, with 68 delegates at stake
Missouri has 68 delegates at stake in its Democratic primary. St. Louis Public Radio political reporter Jason Rosenbaum joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” to discuss the race between Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden. Source
Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden cancel rallies over coronavirus outbreak
Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders are battling out for six states in today’s primary but the coronavirus outbreak is causing both candidates to cancel their rallies. Ed O’Keefe reports. Source
March Democratic debate to be held without an audience
Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders are set to face off in Arizona on March 15. Source