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
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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
When do polls close in Super Tuesday states?
Voters are going to the polls in 14 states, from Maine to California. 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
U.S. preps for a pandemic as virus claims 6 lives in Washington
As officials at every level of government and health care scramble to prepare for a widespread COVID-19 outbreak, the world is in “uncharted territory.” Source
Sheriff says 8 deputies shared Kobe Bryant crash scene photos
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
Coronavirus kills 6 in Washington state
The COVID-19 disease is now in 15 states, and outbreaks in several other countries are snowballing as research suggests it could be spreading under the radar. Source
Biden endorsed by Buttigieg, Klobuchar and O’Rourke
The endorsements of Biden’s former opponents come amid perhaps the most fluid two days so far in the 14-month Democratic presidential race. Source
3/2/20: Red and Blue
Dem. primary field shrinks ahead of Super Tuesday; BBB releases list for riskiest scams of 2019 Source
U.S. continues efforts to contain coronavirus outbreak
Officials in New York said it is inevitable that the coronavirus will spread in New York city, which just reported its first case. Schools and hospitals all over the country are taking action. Meg Oliver reports. Source