Fighting 2019-nCov epidemic requires joint efforts from international communities: experts
Chinese government’s strong
measures to tackle the spread of novel coronavirus have received positive
reactions from the globe, with experts noting that joint efforts from the whole
international community are crucial to deal with such a common threat for humanity
In a report released by
Shanghai Institutes for International Studies (SIIS) on January 31, Chen
Dongxiao, President of SIIS stressed that in the globalisation era, such
epidemics as 2019-nCov have become common threats for humanity that demand
joint efforts from the whole international community.
“This is the time for
facts, not fear. This is the time for science, not rumors. This is the time for
solidarity, not stigma,” said Chen, quoting WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom
Ghebreyesuson.
According to Chen, despite
the daunting tasks faced by China, the government has take strong measures
including the lockdown of Wuhan and quarantine of other key areas, which are
the most effective means to contain the epidemic from spreading to other
Chinese provinces, or worse, to other parts of the world.
He further noted that under
the leadership of the central government, as well as dedicated efforts from
local governments and the whole society, the nationwide emergency-management
system is beginning to take full effect.
Despite the positive
outcomes, Chen warned that the battle against the novel coronavirus may bring
much negative impact on both China and the world’s economy in the short run
under the circumstances of China’s economic transformation and the complicated
global political and economic landscape. However, experts from SIIS believe
China’s economy will manifest strong surprising resilience; with the support from
international communities, the Chinese government and people will ultimately
conquer the epidemic and China’s economy will remain robust .
The 2019-nCov epidemic has
become a common concern of the international community. Since the first
infection was diagnosed in Wuhan in December 2019, the novel coronavirus has
been spreading at a speed even beyond the expectation of medical experts. In
response, the Chinese government mandated a quarantine of the Wuhan city on
January 23, 2020; 31 provinces and municipalities, including Beijing and
Shanghai, have also taken measures on first-level response to this major public
health emergency. The international community has paid close attention to
China’s actions to control the epidemic. On the evening of January 30, the
World Health Organization (WHO) declared the 2019-nCov epidemic a “public
health emergency of international concern (PHEIC).”
Fighting 2019-nCov epidemic requires joint efforts from international communities: experts
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