China president Xi Jinping: Preventing, containing the virus remains a severe and complex task

Comments by China president Xi via state media

The Chinese state media is also quoting China premier Li Keqiang as saying that the virus is spreading and that the situation is still complex. Hmm, interesting choice of words.

Let's see what the WHO has to say about the situation later on at 1400 GMT.

For now, the risk mood remains mixed with bonds still staying bid and the currencies market is leaning more towards following that. Meanwhile, European stocks and US futures are keeping mild gains on the day still.