Stocks fell as Europe and the U.S. struggled to contain the virus, while the Chinese province at the center of the outbreak reported no new infections outside its capital, Wuhan.
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Coronavirus Briefing: What Happened Today
Another cruise ship was tested for infection, and cases in New York doubled.
Coronavirus Cases Surge in U.S. and Europe
Congress approved an $8.3 billion emergency spending bill to fight the virus, but officials in several countries say the virus will keep spreading fast for some time.
What the Impact of Coronavirus Looks Like From Space
We used satellite images to track the impact of the coronavirus on the economy and daily life around the world. Here’s what we found.
How Worried Should You Be About the Coronavirus?
A brief guide to the health and systemic risks of an outbreak.
Doctors Say U.K. Is Ill Prepared for Coronavirus
Intensive care beds are lacking. One area of Yorkshire has 35 beds to accommodate what could be hundreds of seriously ill patients.
OPEC Proposes a Large Cut in Oil Output
The cartel wants to take 1.5 million barrels a day off the market as the coronavirus outbreak curbs demand. But the assent of Russia and others is needed.
The Coronavirus, by the Numbers
A mathematician who studies the spread of disease explains some of the figures that keep popping up in coronavirus news.
Shinzo Abe, Japan’s Political Houdini, Can’t Escape Coronavirus Backlash
After keeping a low profile for weeks, the country’s prime minister has taken more direct action, but has only worsened the biggest crisis of his record-long tenure.
Coronavirus Live Updates: Countries Intensify Efforts to Halt Outbreaks
A cruise ship is held off the California coast as the state declares an emergency. A sense of crisis builds as new cases are detected across the United States and around the globe.