The global responders: Who is leading the charge against the coronavirus outbreak

As concerns mount over the coronavirus that first emerged in China, public health officials there and around the globe have launched a massive response.

The nature of that response has varied. In China, officials are trying to contain the virus. In countries that have seen local transmission, including Germany and Singapore, the goal has been to stamp out flare-ups. And in much of the world that hasn’t yet seen much spread of the virus yet, public health officials are readying a strategy in case they do.

So who’s leading the charge?

What follows is a list of some of the most important players, from a handful of the agencies involved. The list is hardly comprehensive. And selection is not meant to amplify these people’s importance over that of others.

In fact, some of the most vital responders do not appear here: the countless frontline health care workers who are trying to save lives and prevent new cases, all while putting their own safety on the line.

Read more: U.S. biotechs fear the coronavirus