“There are two keys to tackling the (COVID-19) epidemic: early detection and early isolation. They are the most primitive and most effective methods.”

Zhong Nanshan (2020) cited in " Wuhan virus outbreak may reach peak in a week or about 10 days, says expert https://www.thestar.com.my/news/regional/2020/01/29/wuhan-virus-outbreak-may-reach-peak-in-a-week-or-about-10-days-says-expert" on The Star Online, 29 January 2020.

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