Recently, with the emergence of several confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Chengdu, the risk grade in many districts has been raised, causing a sharp increase in pressure of epidemic prevention and control. In response to the epidemic prevention policy of curbing the spread of the virus as soon as possible, Southwest Jiaotong University (SWJTU) conducted nucleic acid tests for all faculties and students on Xipu Campus from the night of November 4 to the early morning of November 5.

Upon receiving the notice, the School of Civil Engineering (SCE) immediately launched the emergency plan. The Party Committee, Youth League Committee, student work group, student cadres and the class committee made concerted efforts to ensure that the information was timely delivered to every student in SCE, building a safety net for epidemic prevention and control under the special situation. The counselors in the student work group introduced the testing process and answered the questions from students, and eased their anxieties.

The nucleic acid testing started at 3:30 am, November 5. Zhou Xi, deputy secretary of the Party Committee of SCE, together with all counselors, went to the sampling points in the east square of the university stadium and guided all classes to complete the testing in an orderly way. He had a detailed inquiry of the students' study and life under the influence of the epidemic, and reminded them of taking care of themselves.

During the testing, medical workers in white protection clothing bustled about testing and volunteers in red clothes helped to maintain order. The combination of white and red constituted a warm scene on the cold autumn night. It is reported that SCE was the last school to take the testing, which came to an end at 5:00 am. Even so late, medical workers, counselors and volunteers bore their responsibility and worked with enthusiasm till the last moment.

One of the SCE students said in the interview: “Today, I was deeply touched by the leadership of the school, the selfless dedication of counselors and medical staff. There is a sense of care and hope in their actions and words. we believe that we can win over the virus and do have a warm tomorrow.” Another volunteer said: “Comparing this testing with the one last December, I feel this time the testing is conducted at a more efficient pace, although it started at 4 am. This efficiency depends on the rich experience of the school in epidemic prevention. It shows the full understanding and firm support of all faculties and students for epidemic prevention measures. All these changes show the progress we have made in fighting the epidemic and strengthen our determination to win.”

Finally, we would like to express our special thanks to the medical workers for their hard work, and pay tribute to everyone who has contributed to epidemic prevention and control. We will work together to overcome difficulties, and we are confident that we will win the battle against the virus.