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The Virus Is Interrupting Supply Chains From Watches to Lobsters

Chaos reigns from the high seas to the factory floor after key manufacturers in China shut down or ships are held in port.

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Feb. 21: The Economic Effects of Coronavirus Are Spreading Says El-Erian

A Hong Kong watch maker who can’t get coils or wheels. New Zealand lobsters released back into the wild. A San Diego game studio facing delays to its latest fantasy board games.

The coronavirus outbreak that has hobbled China’s economy is increasingly ricocheting through the world economy and supply chains. To gauge the impact, Bloomberg News reporters asked businesses around the world to share their experiences.