Table 1. Structure of the public health emergency response levels of China.

Level	Authorization
I	Extremely serious public health emergency
	Coordinated at the State Council level
II	Serious public health emergency
	Coordinated at the provincial level with guidance from the State Council if required
III	Public health emergency
	Coordinated at the municipal level with guidance from the Provincial Health Commission if required
IV	General public health emergency
	Coordinated at the district level with guidance from the Municipal Health Commission if required