Coronavirus Barricade - Threat Continues as Prevention Measures are Put in Place

The video discusses the measures taken by Chinese communities during the coronavirus outbreak. Official and unofficial checkpoints are established to control movement. Villages independently seal themselves off to prevent the virus spread, driven by fear and distrust. The death toll rises, prompting a public information campaign and military involvement in Hubei province. In Wuhan, residents express solidarity through cries of 'Wuhan and oil,' while elsewhere, communities retreat into isolation. Despite calls for national unity, uncertainty prevails as people bunker down, severing ties with the outside world.

What challenges do communities face in dealing with the epidemic according to the text?

What role does the central government play in the crisis as mentioned in the text?