Joining Hands in Coronavirus Combat: Policy Recommendations

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Having caused the most extensive infections, the novel coronavirus is the fastest-spreading virus that is most difficult to contain in the history of the People’s Republic China. At present, the epidemic is spreading rapidly in other parts of the world. Since February 25, the daily number of newly confirmed cases outside China has exceeded that within China. Among them, the spread of the epidemic is particularly rapid in Japan, South Korea, Italy, and Iran. It is imperative to strengthen the capacity building for international cooperation in the fight against the epidemic. To this end, we put forward the following suggestions: