It makes me think of the greasy handprints I found on the glass panes in my front door. Looked like someone had been down on their knees with their greasy hands on the glass while they peered into my house. It creeped me out.
CDC is in a heck of a spot, if you actually care about government agencies (I almost give them a break, based on the general welfare clause). If CDC calls for everyone to stay inside for 3 days because of a valid disease outbreak, it going to look bad on them if 95% of city folks aren't ready to shelter in place or get evacuated.
At least they can wave the poster in front of congress and tell them they tried to warn people.
/johnny
/johnny