China May Postpone Annual Legislative Meeting Over Coronavirus

The transcript discusses the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on China's annual legislative meeting, known as the two sessions. Scheduled for March 5th, the meeting may be postponed for the first time in over 20 years to focus on combating the epidemic. The outbreak, originating in Wuhan, China, has resulted in over 1,700 deaths and 70,000 infections, primarily in China. Many delegates are actively involved in frontline efforts against the virus.

What reasons did officials give for potentially postponing the session?

What impact has the coronavirus outbreak had on the number of people affected?