With cases spiking sharply across Europe and emergency measures in place from California to Saudi Arabia, investors have sent shares tumblingStock markets plunge – business live updatesTourist sites in Asia hit by coronavirus fears – before and afterSix Nations 2020: France v Ireland called off because of coronavirusCoronavirus symptoms: what are they and should I see a doctor?Share your experiences 1.59pm GMT Our Brussels burea chief, Daniel Boffey, reports that the EU’s heads of state and government will hold a video conference on Tuesday to discuss the implications of the coronavirus. The leaders will discuss sanitary, scientific and economic cooperation. The president of the European council Charles Michel tweeted: “Following consultations I will hold a EUCO members conference call shortly on COVID -19 to coordinate EU efforts. We need to cooperate in order to protect the health of our citizens.”Following consultations I will hold a #EUCO members conference call shortly on #COVID-19 to coordinate #EU efforts. We need to cooperate in order to protect the health of our citizens. 1.54pm GMT Over in New York, stock market trading was briefly suspended after coronavirus fears triggered a wave of selling.The S&P 500 index plunged by 7% at the Wall Street open, which triggered automatic circuit-breakers to let investors catch their breath. Continue reading…
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