The JSE fell on Thursday morning, with Asian markets remaining under pressure, as the coronavirus outbreak intensified and fuelled additional concern over the potential economic fallout.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) is expected to meet for an emergency meeting on Thursday to consider its next steps for containing the virus. Markets will be closely watching the outcome of this meeting...

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