The economic effects of COVID-19 around the world. Lower spending outside the home. The expectation is that restrictions on movement and large gatherings will be in place for some time. This will result in lower spending on media strategies and advertisements targeted at consumers outside their homes. Many countries have already introduced. New Studies Bolster Theory Coronavirus Emerged From Wuhan Market. Two new studies provide more evidence that the coronavirus pandemic originated in a Wuhan, China, market where live animals were sold. By Laura Ungar, AP.