NEVER forget the initial reports coming out of China: people were dropping dead in the streets and in the markets. Yes, that is how it was reported. Remembering and considering that little fact, I can't imagine why anyone fails to see this all as a campaign of fear aimed at depriving us of our liberty---and with our own consent, no less.
Initially that was true, but the most virulent strains of pathogens are short lived. It's hard for the to continue to spread if they kill the host to quickly. Too bad we don't have an organization within the Federal Government tasked with having the expertise to understand and deal with such pathogens that could give us sounds advise.
Maybe Biden will create one for us?