Stock Rally Fades as FDA Official Says Coronavirus Is ‘on the Cusp of’ Pandemic

Stock Rally Fades as FDA Official Says Coronavirus Is ‘on the Cusp of’ Pandemic
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange shortly after the opening bell in New York on Feb. 6, 2020. Reuters/Lucas Jackson
Tom Ozimek
Tom Ozimek
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Major Wall Street indices clawed back their rallies after a hopeful morning rebound, while a top Food and Drug Administration (FDA) official said Wednesday that the coronavirus outbreak was on track to become a global pandemic.

“For all intents and purposes, I think it’s fair to say we are on the cusp of the pandemic,” said Peter Marks, head of the FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, according to Bloomberg. “Is it definitely going to happen? No, but there is significant concern, as of overnight we have cases on six continents.”
Tom Ozimek
Tom Ozimek
Reporter
Tom Ozimek is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times. He has a broad background in journalism, deposit insurance, marketing and communications, and adult education.
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