Trump says coronavirus under control in U.S. and stocks look attractive

The coronavirus is "very much under control" in the U.S., President Donald Trump said in a tweet on Monday after the stock market's close. He also said the stock market, which plunged Monday, was "starting to look very good to me!" Regarding the COVID-19 outbreak, the president said from India that his administration has been "in contact with everyone and all relevant countries."

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