>>Yep....only...why WA, NY and CA as first epicenters?
It’s due to the density of Asian air travelers in January 2020 and American vacationer’s in Northern Italy in February.
That and the fact that many are 1st and 2nd generation immigrants who still have living relatives in ' the old country'.
Also, among most Oriental cultures, older generations are revered and respected, adding to the draw to return.
This totally ignores the fact that all three have significant sanctuary cities which may contribute to the disease.