New virus pneumonia over information disclosure criticized by authorities in China January 23 7:18
With the spread of pneumonia, which is thought to be caused by the new coronavirus, Chinese health officials held their first full-scale press conference on March 22, stressing the need to thoroughly disclose information. Above, there are many critics of the initial response.
Among them, Beijing's leading newspaper, Shin-Kyoho, described the initial information disclosure as saying, "Why didn't we notify you of infections to healthcare workers earlier? The infection may not have spread quickly. "
Citizens are also complaining online, and police officials in Wuhan have caught eight citizens earlier this month as "fake", for writing online about the spread of the infection. Critical comments about the matter, such as "police should apologize," have been posted one after another.
The Chinese government has been criticized for delaying disclosure of information following the outbreak of SARS in 2003, which led to the spread of infection.
China's health authorities have only emphasized reassuring information, such as "preventing the spread of infection," a few days ago, and citizens are likely to ask for explanations on the authorities' initial response and other measures.