大象传媒

Western thought has always assumed you can't stop the transmission of a virus, but in China, this is exactly the approach they took. Finding, testing, diagnosing and isolating became the pattern using "turbo-charged" solutions.

Bruce Aylward, who advises the WHO, describes how the authorities adapted existing technology and infrastructure to deliver a highly efficient response.

Photo: A nurse at Xuhui District Hospital in Shanghai Credit: Getty Images