One bright spot is the Chinese habit of wearing a mask when ill to prevent the unchecked cloud of virus in every exhalation. That particular habit is something that the government would be wise to promote on TV etc.
In many ways, once the perils of unfettered trade and travel seemed excessive.
Perhaps nature is telling us a little more loudly.
In times past serious viruses were fought with isolation and eventually defeated.
Perhaps better hygiene at a personal level, which is horrible in certain countries, will when combined with travel restrictions help out this time.