As a member of the third batch of national expert groups investigating the epidemic, Academician Zhong Nanshan gave a loyal warning to "wear a mask when going out and don't run around" as early as January 18. He rushed to Wuhan that night to inspect the situation. It provides answers to people's concerns about the epidemic and provides a reassurance to people who are in panic. On January 20, human-to-human transmission of COVID-19 was quickly and accurately determined. This discovery allowed the central government to make timely decisions. ?
Academician Zhong Nanshan’s timely discovery allowed the central government to make timely decisions on group control and prevention of the new coronavirus pneumonia epidemic. In nearly two months, the domestic COVID-19 epidemic has been brought under control, buying precious time for medical staff. The 84-year-old Academician Zhong is still on the front line and remains calm in the face of the epidemic. Mentioning his name makes people feel as if they have grasped a life-saving straw.
Recently, Academician Zhong Nanshan was awarded the Medal of the Republic of China. ?He has long been committed to the research, prevention and treatment of major respiratory infectious diseases and chronic respiratory diseases, with fruitful results and outstanding achievements. After the outbreak of COVID-19, he dared to speak out, proposed the existence of human-to-human transmission, emphasized strict prevention and control, led the writing of COVID-19 diagnosis and treatment plans, and made outstanding contributions in epidemic prevention and control, severe treatment, and scientific research. Won the first prize of the National Science and Technology Progress Award and the titles of "National Advanced Worker" and "Reform Pioneer".
As a person in my twenties, I deeply admire Academician Zhong Nanshan. His in-depth research and firm confidence have made great contributions to the COVID-19 epidemic. Under his advice and guidance, the epidemic has been well controlled. In the current COVID-19 epidemic, those medical staff who worked day and night on the front lines, regardless of their lives, marched bravely for the sake of the people and the country, which enabled the epidemic to be well controlled. Those who were sick were well healed.
In this new coronavirus epidemic, we have seen the unity of the people, the greatness of the medical staff, and the correct command of the leaders. In short, I am proud to be Chinese!