As it happened: ASX loses ground as virus fears weigh

Summary

• The ASX 200 lost 0.5% on Monday as coronavirus jitters weighed 
• Victoria had 275 new cases and one death, and NSW 20 new cases, as tighter border restrictions loom
• Gold is back above $US1800 per ounce, boosting the likes of Newcrest, Northern Star and Evolution 
• Chinese markets are strongly outperforming the wider Asian sector. US futures are down 0.3%