Where did this idea come from that the masses need to be kept in the dark while the government runs things?
If people knew how serious this is they would be demanding that we shut down flights from that country and prohibit anyone visiting there to go through a 30 day (not 21 day) incubation period.
Look at the DJI. The stock markets has a clue.
Oh that? That's probably due to climate change.
The liberals I know and engage with, including family members, effectively cover their ears and sing "La la... la, la" and refer to my rants as conspiracy theory against the 'resident.