World Alert: Fears of coronavirus pandemic slam global markets as Japanese region declares state of emergency

Stocks in Europe and Asia fell sharply amid increasing alarm about the outbreak's economic fallout. In Japan, the governor of the northern island of Hokkaido – where Olympic marathons are due to take place this summer – urged residents to stay indoors as the caseload climbed.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     World Alert Feb 28, 4:16 AM     Fears of coronavirus pandemic slam global markets as Japanese region declares state of emergency Stocks in Europe and Asia fell sharply amid increasing alarm about the outbreak's economic fallout. In Japan, the governor of the northern island of Hokkaido – where Olympic marathons are due to take place this summer – urged residents to stay indoors as the caseload climbed. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2020 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071