The World Health Organization on Thursday declared China’s novel coronavirus a global health emergency, though governments and businesses have already been mobilizing against the contagion. And look who’s on the front lines—evil U.S. drugmakers. The coronavirus originated late last year in Wuhan but is rapidly spreading and has infected more than 8,200 people—more than the deadly SARS virus in 2002-2003. More than 15 countries have confirmed cases, and many airlines have suspended flights to China to limit the contagion.

Source: Wall Street Journal January 31, 2020 00:33 UTC