In January 2020, some analysts estimated that the economic impact of the epidemic on global growth could exceed that of the SARS epidemic of 2002-2004.
Mnamo Januari 2020, baadhi ya wachanganuzi walikadiria kuwa mporomoko wa kiuchumi kutokana na janga hili kubwa kwenye ukuaji wa kimataifa unaweza kupita ule uliosababishwa na mkurupuko wa 2002–2004 SARS.