Coronavirus live updates: Costco gets a sales bump, Egypt confirms 12 new cases

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As of Friday, more than 98,704 cases of coronavirus have been reported, resulting in at least 3,383 deaths.

have flocked to Costco stores across the country to stock up on water, paper towels, sanitizing wipes, and other household goods. The company told analysts Thursday it has been receiving deliveries daily. It also said, in some instances, it is placing limits on how much people can purchase. "February sales benefited from an uptick in consumer demand in the fourth week of the reporting period," the company said. "We attribute this to concerns over the coronavirus.

Widespread disruption brought on by the coronavirus outbreak has hammered global supply chains and spurred Chinese companies to declare "force majeure" — a provision that exempts them from contractual obligations. But experts warn that such a move may not work. According to the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, a government-linked entity, China has issued 4,811 force majeure certificates as of March 3 due to the epidemic. They covered contracts worth 373.

 

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