[2006alum]

We are all in this other, with of immense proportions, infinitely debatable decisions that have to be made going forward. We might at least begin by trusting one another.

I agree, but the "we" is the entire world, as viruses don't see borders. 

The Chinese narrative - of mis-, and dis-, information extending well into February matters, because I think it is essential to take the war against the virus out of the realm of partisan, and particularly Presidential politics.

Seems like this contradicts your very valid takeaway. 

[2006alum]

We are all in this other, with of immense proportions, infinitely debatable decisions that have to be made going forward. We might at least begin by trusting one another.

I agree, but the "we" is the entire world, as viruses don't see borders. 

The Chinese narrative - of mis-, and dis-, information extending well into February matters, because I think it is essential to take the war against the virus out of the realm of partisan, and particularly Presidential politics.

Seems like this contradicts your very valid takeaway.