1. Statistics have shown that the epidemic has been kept in check. Nationwide, except for Hubei province, the growth rates of confirmed infections, suspected cases, and patients under medical observation are all in a steady decline.

Nationwide, the spread of the deadly virus has been effectively curbed. Although the adoption of a new diagnosis criteria resulted in a sharp increase in reported new infections and death toll on February 12 alone, the growth rates of both categories were lower than those during the peak moment.

2. The epicenter of the epidemic has been confined to such areas as Wuhan, Xiaogan, and Huanggang in Hubei, while the confirmed cases in other regions in China are relatively few and mainly imported ones.

3. The growth of severe cases around China is slowing down and the rehabilitation rate has surpassed the death rate.

4. The C0VID-19-caused mortality rate is on a steady declined.

5. The number of cured patients has kept rising - from 34 by January 23 to 5,911 by February 12 nationwide. Besides, the number of cured patients has begun to exceed that of CO VID-19-caused deaths since February 1.

A decrease of new confirmed and suspected cases will be the most direct indicator of the turning point and a clear proof of the electiveness of the prevention and control measures. The ultimate victory will be achieved when all patients are cured.

(Source: A report by Shanghai Institute for International Studies)