After the lockdown, the base immediately isolated all fever patients in the hospital, establishing it as a quarantine zone, and publicly announced:
"Attention, all residents of the base. This is Colonel Tang speaking. Please listen carefully to this important announcement: everything is under control, and we are acting to ensure everyone's safety.
"For the time being, we ask all residents to remain in your assigned living quarters unless otherwise instructed. Meals and water will be delivered to you directly. Medical staff will conduct routine health checks.
"If any of your family members or neighbors experience a fever, please notify the officers assigned to your building.
"Please follow all instructions from military personnel and report any concerns calmly. Your cooperation is critical to ensuring everyone's safety."
Despite the reassuring tone of the announcement, the entire base was gripped by unprecedented fear.