Flash ReportCoronavirus Briefing: Assessing the Near-Term Impact on China’s Economy Coresight Research February 7, 2020 Reasons to ReadThe World Health Organization has called on scientists from around the world to join a global research forum on February 11–12 to create a global plan to tackle the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. Despite China’s efforts, the number of cases continues to climb so it remains unclear when it may be contained. This report looks at: The economic impact of the outbreak on China’s economy, looking at two possible containment timelines. How this outbreak compares to the last given the changes to the domestic economy since SARS. Measures the central, provincial and local authorities are taking to contain the spread. Click here to view Coresight Research’s ongoing coverage of the coronavirus outbreak in China. Please Login to read the full report. Not a member? To access this content for free, register for a free account. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Consumer Sentiment Steadies; Plus, Off-Price and Dollar-Store Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsConsumer Sentiment Climbs from July Trough, as Tariff Truce Extended: China Consumer Survey InsightsRolling Metric Continues Upward Trend: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 30, 2025—InfographicMay 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Projecting 3% Growth Amid Low Sentiment and Front-Loaded Purchases