SEC Encourages Employees To Telework After Potential Coronavirus Case

The SEC has asked its Washington DC employees to work from home after a worker showed respiratory symptoms and was referred for coronavirus testing. This marks the first federal agency to take such action. The SEC assures that its regulatory functions will continue despite teleworking. The decision follows a significant drop in the Dow Jones Industrial Average, reflecting market concerns over the virus. As of Tuesday, over 800 cases have been reported in the US, with 28 deaths. Additionally, six lawmakers have self-quarantined after exposure to the virus.

What was the Dow Jones Industrial average's performance on the day of the SEC's decision?

What precaution did six lawmakers on Capitol Hill take?