Dow slides 970 points as coronavirus continues to hit fear-filled markets

All major US stock indexes slipped on Thursday as new coronavirus deaths in the US intensified fears of the outbreak dragging on economic activity.
California declared a state of emergency following its first virus-related death on Wednesday.
The S&P 500 slid roughly 3.4%, while the Dow Jones industrial average tumbled by more than 950 points.
The market decline follows a fruitful Wednesday session when all three major indices climbed by about 4%.
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