221: Chapter 221 Humanitarianism

Xu Anqing's words spread across the World through the media of various countries, and when the people of the World saw those terrifying stone statues on their screens, they were all rendered speechless.

"This doesn't look fake."

Therefore, although the name Medusa Virus had not been recognized by the academic community, it began to spread nonetheless.

Under a news channel that reposted the story in the Central Continent, the comment section was densely packed with messages from various passersby.

Kicking The Lame Leg of The Good Son: "Oh my god, I thought this was fake news. No more talking, I'm going to go stockpile masks. If I'm any later, I won't be able to grab any."

DIOjojo: "Are we dreaming of the past? No, please don't!"

Begone Trolls: "I still don't believe it. How is this company even more sensitive than the official authorities?"

Man Like The Wind: "Those photos of the stone statues are too scary. It's like a scene from a horror movie. Why hasn't the government issued a notice yet!"

Singing Chubby Guy: "Stop talking, hurry up and look at the news! The authorities have released a statement. It's real!"

The final news update was constantly being refreshed by people.

As many people flooded into major official news websites, sure enough, just moments ago, the health departments of major countries such as the Central Continent, the U.S. Alliance, Russia, and England had almost simultaneously issued emergency notices.

Although the wording was more cautious than that of Third-Party Technology, the core information was astonishingly consistent: they confirmed the appearance of an unknown pathogen in the Pacific Ocean region, which was highly contagious and dangerous. They advised the public to take basic protective measures, avoid unnecessary international travel, and promised to announce further investigation results in a timely manner.

Finally, they also listed several preventive measures.

"It's actually real!!!"

This became the most unified exclamation across all social media platforms.

The official website of the Center for Disease Control saw a surge in traffic, the customer service hotlines were overwhelmed, and schools in multiple cities received numerous calls from parents asking for leave, citing concerns about the spread of the virus.

It began to spread from online to offline.

In the cities, long lines formed at the entrances of pharmacies. Masks, disinfectant, and other items were quickly snapped up. On supermarket shelves, the empty areas where instant food, bottled Water, and daily necessities had been were constantly expanding...

Meanwhile, the venue where Xu Anqing was located became a place of focus for the entire World.

Xu Anqing also received the latest news. After taking a deep breath, she spoke the final part of her agenda for this trip.

"In order to cope with the Medusa Virus, our company has already spent one billion U.S. dollars to purchase medical supplies and emergency food around the World, which will be provided free of charge for this viral disaster. At the same time, the reagent for detecting the Medusa Virus has entered the final stage of research and development. Once there are results, we will likewise announce them to the public free of charge."

"We will also dispatch dozens of rescue teams to the disaster areas, striving to save more lives!"

Following Xu Anqing's words, thunderous applause erupted within the venue!

The applause spread across the globe via the live broadcast signal, triggering an even stronger reaction in front of countless screens.

On social media, the hashtag #Third-Party Technology Protects Humanity# instantly surged to the top of the trending list. The footage of Xu Anqing announcing the free aid was edited into short videos and spread wildly, with captions mostly praising her with words like "This is what corporate responsibility looks like" and "The hope of humanity."

"This is a truly responsible company!"

"Spending a billion dollars just like that, they have such courage!"

"Compared to the slow response of certain governments, Third-Party Technology is simply a breath of fresh air."

"The person above, you must have a death wish."

Similar comments flooded major platforms. At a moment when public panic was spreading, the decisive and powerful actions of Third-Party Technology were like a torch suddenly lit in the darkness, instantly winning the favor of the global public.

— —

Two days later, as Third-Party Technology had stated at the venue, they released the technical data for the rapid test kit for the Petrification Virus, which was also known as the Medusa Virus, free of charge.

This efficiency far exceeded that of other biopharmaceutical companies in the World.

This test kit only required the collection of nasal or oral mucosal samples. Through the specific binding and color development of the virus, results could be read within ten minutes. The operation required no specialized equipment, and medical personnel could use it after simple training.

At the same time, Third-Party Technology had already manufactured 10 million samples, with each unit costing only 2.83 U.S. dollars.

Once this news came out, it immediately caused a stir globally.

From the discovery of the virus to the development of a specific diagnostic reagent, the traditional process would take at least months or even longer, yet Third-Party Technology had only taken a few days! The technical strength implied behind this left all professional researchers feeling shocked.

As for the fact that one had to pay to purchase the test kits from them, no one said anything about that, nor did anyone try to pressure them using moral grandstanding. If anyone did, they would immediately be drowned out by the spit of others.

Not to mention how much this company had done for this disaster, the mere act of releasing the formula for the test kit for free was already seen as a selfless feat in the eyes of the World, not to mention the price being precise to two decimal places.

"This is clearly a company with a great conscience!"

Before long, this small test kit was also delivered to the hands of the United Nations Strategy Group.

After a simple test, the virologist Elton picked up the test kit, his face turning ashen. "The accuracy rate is 99%."

"Ten minutes... color development... no professional equipment needed..."

Another scientist gritted his teeth and squeezed out these words one by one, "And what about us? Our latest testing protocol still requires at least an hour, requires a centrifuge, requires a PCR machine, and requires trained operators! How... how can we compare to this?!"

Without comparison, there is no pain.

This pain came so directly and cruelly. Their team, which gathered top scientists from many countries and had even known about it earlier than them, was now being left far behind by a commercial company with a crushing posture.

Someone also sighed in admiration, "As expected of the company that could completely conquer cancer; their team might not be inferior to ours."

"Alright, it's just a testing method, it's nothing. Once we find a way to solve this virus, we can make everyone look at us with new eyes, and humanity will be saved..."

Hearing the Professor's words, everyone pulled themselves together and continued to bury their heads in their work.

At a time when countries around the World had strengthened their customs and were almost prohibiting anyone from entering or leaving.

Whether out of humanitarianism or other motives, team after team of rescue groups arrived in the coastal countries ravaged by the Petrification Virus, traveling by various means of transport.

In these island nations with backward medical environments, their arrival was like the last hope in the darkness.

A cargo ship bearing a Planet-shaped logo arrived at the largest port in Tuvalu, and subsequently, two medical vehicles marked with a Red Cross roared out from it.

After resting briefly, the two medical vehicles began to head towards the capital of Tuvalu, a city named Funafuti.