Since the outbreak of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, more than 153 million cases have been confirmed, and more than 3.20 million individuals have died worldwide. The strategies of widespread testing, strict social distancing and isolation, information technology-based tracing, and widespread face mask use rapidly controlled the COVID-19 outbreak in China. Rapid responses and such strategies led to effective control in 1–2 months for several later localized outbreaks. On April 29th, there were only 324 confirmed cases in China; most of the cases were imported. Numerous lessons and experiences from this pandemic could impact and change critical care delivery in the future.