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Mr. Chi, a resident from Shanghai, manifested the prevailing sentiment when he voiced concerns over the unexplained nature of these fatalities, stating, “We don't even know what this virus is.” In rural areas, grim updates from residents describe funeral homes expanding rapidly in response to a relentless wave of deaths. Many patients presenting symptoms reminiscent of COVID-19 have left families mourning those in their 30s and 40s who have passed with little warning. This alarming trend has not escaped the notice of observers, prompting calls for transparency from the government, yet the CCP has consistently downplayed the severity of the situation.