Authorities have been very slow off the mark.
There was a reason why China implemented extraordinary measures several weeks ago. They understood the consequences of exponential growth.
I have been following this guy for the last week. His model has predicted the outcome very accurately so far.
https://twitter.com/matt_barrie
Understand also that China has cut back testing due to a shortage of test kits.
As of earlier today
11,860 conformed cases
17,988 additional suspected cases
259 died
243 recovered (fewer recovered than have died)
https://bnonews.com/index.php/2020/0...navirus-cases/