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European markets close lower amid coronavirus spike; Travel and leisure stocks fall 3.4%

European stocks closed lower on Friday as investors monitored a rise in coronavirus cases across the continent and the prospects of economic recovery.

The pan-European Stoxx 600 provisionally ended 0.5% lower, with most sectors and major bourses in negative territory. Travel and leisure stocks dropped more than 3.4% to lead losses, while healthcare stocks rose 0.5%.

Reference: CNBC