Also, they have to think systemically, not individually. Basic game theory. It's preferable, from the perspective of the government (and society - i.e. Pareto o

Also, they have to think systemically, not individually. Basic game theory. It's preferable, from the perspective of the government (and society - i.e. Pareto optimal) to avoid any panic and shut down the country only to the extent necessary, in an organized and orderly fashion, rather than stoke up fears and panic and "each man for himself" mentality. Trump seems to be walking the tight line (intentionally or not) between making bold, highly visible moves - banning flights from China, now EU - and avoiding moves that actually matter - closing borders completely, enforcing isolation in communities - which might help stop the disease but also would definitely crash the economy (the real economy, not just the stock market as now). Plus, they have very little skin in the game - literally only (re)election... but they have bank accounts in Switzerland & the Caribbean, vacation houses in low-population areas, priority access to medical services, private security & transportation services... they'll be fine, whatever happens.