Global Stock Markets Plunge After Surge In Reported Coronavirus Cases

The transcript discusses the impact of a spike in coronavirus cases on global stock markets, with significant drops in the Dow Jones, S&P 500, and NASDAQ indices. South Korea and Italy also saw declines in their stock indices due to increased cases. The global infection count exceeds 79,000, with over 2,600 deaths, mostly in China. The World Health Organization has not yet declared a pandemic but advises countries to prepare.

What was the percentage drop of the Dow Jones Industrial Average due to the coronavirus outbreak?

• 3.6%

• 4.2%

• 2.8%

• 5.0%

Which country's stock index experienced its worst day since October 2018?

• Iran

• China

• South Korea

• Italy

How many people had died from the coronavirus in Iran according to the health ministry?

• 12

• 15

• 10

• 20

Approximately how many people worldwide had been infected by the coronavirus at the time of the report?

• 100,000

• 79,000

• 50,000

• 60,000

What was the World Health Organization's position on declaring a pandemic?

• It was declared a pandemic

• It was too early to declare a pandemic

• It was not considered a pandemic

• It was declared a global emergency