[wyiske]

I think they’re taking more or less the right approach. I do think they could have gone further and banned big events and told anyone with cold or flu to stay at home for 7 days (instead of with specific symptoms).

It’s already too late to ban travelers, and will do more damage than benefit. Well it’s possible to score political points by closing borders, the damage it will do the economy is not necessary.

Countries like New Zealand and Israel are so isolated from their neighbors they may benefit from closed borders, but tbh it feels like more short term planning when what we need is long term thinking. What happens in 2 weeks when the crisis is still unfolding?

I wouldn’t be surprised if more cases pop up in China in new locations because of the nature of this virus (delayed feedback system)

[tonyedgecombe]

Most of the big events seem to have decided to shutdown on their own, I'm not sure a ban would make a huge difference now.