Oil falls as virus outbreak shakes growth predictions
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LONDON (Reuters) - Oil prices fell on Friday and were on track for a fourth consecutive weekly loss, as markets grew more concerned about the economic damage of the new coronavirus that has spread from China to around 20 countries, killing more than 200 people.Brent crude was down 17 cents at $58.12 a barrel by 1430 GMT, and down 4.2% on the week. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) fell by 38 cents to $51.76 a barrel, and remained down 4.5% on the week. Both benchmarks rose by more than $1..