Thailand and Macau confirm new coronavirus cases - Xinhua

Thailand and Macau have confirmed coronavirus cases, according to the Xinhua news agency. 

The virus could mutate and spread further, Chinese health officials have warned. The death toll in China has risen to nine with 440 confirmed cases. 

The virus scare sent global equities lower on Tuesday. The decline, however, could be reversed today, as the S&P 500 futures are currently pointing to risk reset with a 0.47% gain.