In difficult times, there are always individuals who step up and bring people hope and confidence. Zhong Nanshan is one of these heroes who (make) great contributions during the outbreak of the novel coronavirus pneumonia(NCP) (新冠肺炎).
Growing up in a family of doctors, Zhong lives by a simple motto (信条) : save lives and always be honest. In 2003, when SARS hit China, he volunteered (treat) patients and asked his colleagues (同事) to send their most serious cases to him. After months of work, his treatment plan for SARS (accept) by China and then the whole world, saving thousands of lives.
Seventeen years later, Zhong is once again (lead) an expert team to study the novel coronavirus. "Please don't travel to Wuhan unless it's absolutely necessary, "Zhong Nanshan reminded the public when the novel coronavirus first (hit) Wuhan. But he, 84, rushed on an overnight train to Wuhan on Jan 18 while the patients there (wait) for a proper treatment. Two days later, he became the first expert to make certain that the new virus (be) spread between humans. Under his guidance, his team developed a rapid test kit (快速检测试剂盒) for the disease that can show results within 15 minutes. Although this new virus is known to be more dangerous to the elderly, Zhong (not seem) worried about his own safety.
Zhong's image and messages (go) through social media right now. Many people say they "trust every word of Zhong". He has given Chinese people confidence in winning the battle. He is a real hero and we surely (remember) his great contribution forever!
