It’s pretty difficult to cross the ocean by yourself. The only way for this virus to have infected Japan or the US is via plane or boat. Both could have been pr

It’s pretty difficult to cross the ocean by yourself. The only way for this virus to have infected Japan or the US is via plane or boat. Both could have been prevented. What will be more damaging to Japans economy? Banning travel to and from China or dealing with widespread panic, disease, and death? You restrict and monitor if the bans fail. Which is the only thing we can do now because the incompetent WHO blasted any country or person who suggested travel bans would help.