Countries Take Drastic Measures, Markets Tumble Over Coronav

[NewsReporter]

VOA - USA

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.