I think this is a very strong message coming from the U.S. government,
We should never forget the government should be held accountable for providing services.
This change to a higher phase of alert is a signal to governments, to ministries of health and other ministries, to the pharmaceutical industry and the business community that certain actions now should be undertaken with increased urgency and at an accelerated pace.
The Chinese government has taken very effective measures, and they are making improvements every month, even every day.