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coronavirus grew more deadly in the U.S., with the death toll climbing to 12 on Thursday. More than 225 cases have been confirmed across the country. Congressional leaders have agreed on an $8 billion emergency funding package that is headed to the House.
Lawmakers across the country are cracking down on scam coronavirus claims and excessive pricing of consumer medical supplies.
But investors are reacting to fears that the spread of coronavirus will disrupt the global economy, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average was down more than 950 points at the closing bell.
