And —

• NZ’s cases total 8
• Globally the fatality rate is 3.7%

These are facts taken from this website which constantly updates information from every country as it is announced.

But because of herd mentality, the serious impacts are on stockmarkets and the NZX, for example, has taken a huge hit.  It’s sure to recover at some stage this year, however, and the question is — when will it bottom out and be the best time to buy at bargain basement prices?