Zhong Nanshan

Zhong Nanshan (钟南山; Zhōng Nánshān; born 20 October 1936) is a Chinese epidemiologist and pulmonologist. He was the President of the Chinese Medical Association in 2005-2009.

• 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" on The Star Online, 29 January 2020.

• We have developed an effective treatment plan (to patients contracting COVID-19) based on our experience of dealing with SARS, by employing various life support methods to (achieve) a higher rate of recovery.
  • Zhong Nanshan (2020) cited in "China starts clinical trials for new antiviral drug to treat coronavirus" on South China Morning Post, 3 February 2020.

• We don't know why it (COVID-19) is so contagious, so that's a big problem.
  • Zhong Nanshan (2020) cited in "Exclusive: Coronavirus outbreak may be over in China by April - expert" on Reuters, 11 February 2020.

• I am so proud of him (Li Wenliang).
  • Zhong Nanshan (2020) cited in "“I am so proud of him,” China’s top medical expert Zhong Nanshan mourns whistle-blower doctor’s dea" on South China Morning Post, 12 February 2020.

• I hope this (COVID-19) outbreak or this event may be over in something like April (2020).
  • Zhong Nanshan (2020) cited in "New coronavirus cases lowest since Jan but experts disagree over peak" on Malaysia Kini, 12 February 2020.