China Reports 139 New Cases Of Deadly Coronavirus

The transcript discusses the outbreak of a coronavirus in Wuhan, China, which is part of a virus family that includes SARS. As of Monday, 198 people were being treated, with three deaths reported. The virus has spread to other Chinese cities, and authorities are implementing measures to prevent further spread, especially during the Lunar New Year travel period. Temperature checkpoints are set up at airports and train stations, and screenings are conducted in Asia and the US. China's National Health Commission is monitoring the situation, believing it to be preventable and controllable despite unknown transmission methods.

What event were millions of people in China preparing for that could affect the spread of the illness?

What did China's National Health Commission say about the transmission of the illness?