I agree with you Mouse, but only to a degree.
911 was one thing. It was a man made attack, limited in scope and scale. Granted we did not know that at the time, but I for one, did in fact go out and dine out. Now, the restaurants I went to were not chain, and they had real chef’s working the kitchen.
This thing is totally different. It is going to maul the economy of nearly every nation. It is going to infect nearly every nation, unless they close their borders now. How would they fair is a different conversation.
This thing does not know borders, socioeconomic class, or political party. Of course Trump is going to say to remain calm, the government/CDC/WHO is monitoring things. He has to. Just like Clinton would if she won in 2016. All leaders would have to, and even if Trump were to lose in the 2020 election, the incoming pres would have to reiterate all is well.
Because saying the opposite,
“OH! Sheeot! We are screwed!”
would not be responsible, and just induce panic.
Be something like this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQdxP2m79n8