Agree 100%. Would've been the only way to stop it, however we are a global society. Doesn't account for international trade and travel.I would impose a strict lockdown, not these half butted ones.
Warn the supply chain to gear up a week ahead of time.
Announce the day after the stimulus was distributed. You have 2 weeks to get supplies to be strictly locked down for 3 weeks.
Only police, fire, and medical are deemed essential.
I think that would have flattened the curve like a steam roller.
Most of us as preppers would be sitting back watching with a bowl of popcorn and a cold one.