China fought this epidemic with complete cooperation from its people. It started with closing public places, closing businesses, slowing down and sanitising transport and establishing checkpoints across the country. Cases were tracked meticulously and people who potentially had a contact with a virus source were informed and their self-isolation ensured. Temperature checks still remain common before entering residential neighbourhoods, shopping malls, and office spaces. Grocery stores take down names and phone numbers of customers.

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