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WHO officials will hold a press briefing on the outbreak, which has infected more than 73,400 and killed at least 1,874 people so far.

U.S. stock futures were pointing to a lower Wall Street open, with the Dow heading for its first down week in February.

Deere on Friday reported an unexpected rise in profits in the first quarter, helped by early signs of stabilization in the U.S. farm sector.

Cases in South Korea have grown by about two-thirds in recent days, according to health officials there, and the country reported its first death caused by COVID-19.

U.S. department store operator Sears has reached a deal for a fresh financial lifeline totaling roughly $100 million from hedge fund Brigade Capital Management, as it tries to stabilize after bankruptcy, people familiar with the matter said.

Malaysian police revealed this week that Jho Low, the fugitive businessman at the center of the 1MDB scandal, could be hiding in Wuhan, the epicenter of the coronavirous outbreak in China.

Four prisons in China have reported more than 500 cases of COVID-19 cases, with both inmates and prison guards getting infected.

The worst desert locust infestation in 70 years is ravaging East Africa, potentially endangering economies.

"Very few dealerships opened in the first weeks of February and they have had very little customer traffic," the China Passenger Car Association said.

The Singapore government has set aside 5.6 billion Singapore dollars ($4.02 billion) to help businesses, workers and households weather the economic hit from the spread of the new coronavirus called COVID-19.

NFL owners approved a new collective bargaining agreement proposal with increases to pay and limited THC testing, according to terms released on the league's website.

Utah is known for winter skiing, but upscale resorts — with wellness spas, health menus and national parks at their doorsteps — are attracting all sorts of travelers in the off-season.

More than 75,700 cases of the COVID-19 coronavirus and at least 2,130 deaths have been confirmed as of Thursday.

CNBC's Jim Cramer breaks down Thursday's market sell-off, chats with the CEO of Domino's Pizza after a strong fourth-quarter report and advises buying the dip in Vertex.

"Mad Money" host Jim Cramer rings the lightning round bell, which means he's giving his answers to callers' stock questions at rapid speed.

Market sell-offs like Thursday's "can extend the life of a rally," the "Mad Money" host said.

"As much as I hate to chase, I honestly don't think you're that late to the party with Vertex if you buy it at these levels," the "Mad Money" host says.

"While most of the industry is running headlong into delivery ... [we're] growing that carryout channel," CEO Ritch Allison says after shares pop 26% on strong quarter report.

Check out the companies making headlines after the bell.

Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes spoke to CNBC about building his brand after winning Super Bowl LIV and game MVP honors.