I haven't watched it yet (at work). But the government's intent is generally to stop the spread. They have failed for the most part but that doesn't prove mal-intent. In any case there's no unified intent. There are many people in the mix with different intents or competence.
My best guess is they are hoping to slow down spread until spring and let nature take care of it.
The virus is smarter than they are.
It is just that simple.
I don’t think their plan is criminal or negligent.
Often times the option that has the most effective outcome is to let things happen. Who knows,You might get lucky.
But the focus on the stock market and rushing for “stimulus” two weeks into this just sounds like a herd running for the trough.
But I honestly believe that they knew very early what this was, where it came from, and they know there is nothing they can do about it.
If I were them I would be pulling out the plans to suppress unrest in our cities.
When we see Army reserve groups getting called up, we will know the shit is coming.