How do they couple "This area desperately needs help" in the same category with "Close your borders, close your windows, lock your doors, and stay away from peo

How do they couple "This area desperately needs help" in the same category with "Close your borders, close your windows, lock your doors, and stay away from people until this is over." Or is it that the issue in the Congo should trigger the exact same types of government alerts, since it could easily progress? That just because it hasn't spread around the world, is easily could if people let their guard down?