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Countries Take Drastic Measures, Markets Tumble Over Coronavirus Fears


Countries Take Drastic Measures, Markets Tumble Over Coronavirus Fears
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Share prices on U.S. markets had their worst week since the 2008 global recession on Friday. Elsewhere, stocks fell further as fears about the COVID-19 virus, which originated in China, grow worldwide. This came as more nations announced their first coronavirus cases and some took drastic measures to contain its spread. VOA correspondent Mariama Diallo reports.

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