Biden sanders face off in debate overshadowed by virus

You're referring to the 2020 Democratic presidential primary debate between Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders, which took place on March 15, 2020. Yes, that debate was overshadowed by the growing concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic, which was spreading rapidly around the world at the time.

The debate was held in Phoenix, Arizona, and it was the 11th Democratic primary debate of the 2020 election cycle. The debate was moderated by CNN's Anderson Cooper and ABC News' Rachel Scott.

The debate focused on a range of topics, including the economy, healthcare, climate change, and national security. However, the COVID-19 pandemic was a major topic of discussion, with both candidates offering their thoughts on how to address the crisis.

Biden and Sanders both emphasized the need for a coordinated national response to the pandemic, and they both called for increased funding for healthcare and public health infrastructure. Sanders also emphasized the need for a universal healthcare system to help address the pandemic, while Biden argued that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was a step in the right direction.

Despite the focus on the pandemic, the debate also touched on other issues, including the economy, climate change, and national security. Biden and Sanders also clashed on several issues, including their approaches to healthcare and the economy.

The debate was watched by an estimated 10.7 million viewers, making it one of the most-watched Democratic primary debates of the 2020 election cycle. However, the debate was overshadowed by the growing concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic, which was dominating the news cycle at the time.

In the end, Biden went on to win the Democratic presidential nomination, and he ultimately defeated incumbent President Donald Trump in the general election.