We already know the sheeple will panic, giving government yet another opportunity to do what they want without the oversight of vigilant Americans. So why not panic the people? It's called job security. They must now legitimize their ever-more-expensive existence.
More people die from influenza than from this bug.
"Oh, but this one goes after healthy people!!!"
Same answer.
More people die from influenza than from this bug.
"Oh, but this one goes after healthy people!!!"
Same answer.