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Hmmmm... none of the options appeal to me really. Personally, I feel that selective quarantine will suffice for now. Contary to most media reports, the outbreak has not reached pandemic levels yet, but will be in danger of reaching such levels if not enough is done.
From what I have read, it seemed that China did not want to alarm its' populance, and I can understand that to a certain degree. Though they really should seriously consider applying quarantine measures( closing schools for example, as you said) in the province(s) that have been affected, but not shut down all the whole country.
If I recall correctly, they have send somebody to the village where SARS is common( and originated from) to study the villagers who seem to be resistant( but not immuned) to SARS. I am guessing they are trying to devise a suitable treatment for current SARS victims by using antibodies from the villagers( like they did over here with antibodies from a Hong Kong woman who has recovered).
My fingers are crossed, but I hope they succeed in finding an easy treatment for SARS.
You know... it is just plain wierd to see the streets that much emptier during peak hours, that and the ominous presence of masks( masks that are mostly useless because people are mostly using the wrong type of masks).
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