Read the following information carefully and answer the question that follows. You must assume everything in the statement to be true and decide which of the conclusion/s logically follow/s. • The city of Green Valley has experienced a surge in cases of a rare respiratory illness in the past month. Public health officials identified a recently opened chemical factory as the source of the outbreak, tracing the illness to airborne toxins emitted from the factory. The factory manager initially denied responsibility and refused to shut down operations. However, following protests and mounting pressure from local residents and government officials, the factory has finally agreed to halt production temporarily. Which of the following can be concluded from the given information?
A. The chemical factory will permanently shut down operations.
B. The respiratory illness is highly contagious and can spread quickly through the air.
C. Public health officials have effectively managed the outbreak and prevented further spread.
D. Green Valley residents should avoid all outdoor activities to minimize exposure to the toxins.