It's also a great way to encourage people who may, for example, be skeptical of everything to take actions they otherwise wouldn't. Think you just have the com

It's also a great way to encourage people who may, for example, be skeptical of everything to take actions they otherwise wouldn't. Think you just have the common cold and won't be doing any harm by going out like normal? Well... out of an abundance of caution, stay home anyway. Your point is well taken that this is probably the least anybody could be doing, but nonetheless, the actual actions being taken and the end result seems to be positive, which is far more important than the language behind it, IMO.