That might explain why they did not isolate the passenger
.stupid politics.
Global power brokers are still manipulating conflicts which leave people in war zones and refugee camps with horrife living conditions. National borders have been practically erased in many places. The miracle is that there hasn't been some global pandemic already.
Nations need stable governments, self-sufficiency and secure borders. Until those things exist and there's a lot less international travel (for war, business, or recreation) it's a disaster waiting to happen.
Does anyone seriously think the ptb will stop their warmongering power plays or make decisions that effect economies in the short term? Best we all just figure out how to be able to live for a protracted period of time without being in contact with many people or environments.