COVID-19 emergencies around the globe: China’s experience in controlling COVID-19 and lessons learned

Jin, Hao; Lu, Ligong; Liu, Junwei; Cui, Min

MOTIVATION: Nations around the world have been significantly impacted during the COVID-19 pandemic. China’s strategies for controlling COVID-19 offer valuable lessons for the global community. By learning from China’s experience and lessons, other countries could also find appropriate methods to control the pandemic. PROBLEM STATEMENT: What measures has China taken to control the pandemic? What lessons has China learned through this pandemic? APPROACH/METHODS: The literature on China’s lessons and experience in controlling the COVID-19 pandemic was searched and reviewed. Related newspapers and magazines were also searched. RESULTS: China’s experience can be summed up as establishing temporary hospitals, strict isolation, experts with a knowledge of COVID-19, and measures that increase social distancing. CONCLUSIONS: By learning from the experience of China, other countries in the world could eventually find the methods to control the COVID-19 pandemic. An emergency response system should be established in each country. Doctors and nurses are not alone in fighting COVID-19, and the entire world is helping them. With cooperation, current difficulties could be overcome.