Analysts point out that when the Black Death plague hit Europe in the 14th century, killing around a third of the population, society did not collapse, because economic and social systems were relatively simple and so insulated from shocks.
By contrast, a plague that hit the Roman empire in the 2nd century, with a similar death rate, caused chaos - Roman society was much more complex and economically advanced.
Despite many people believing that globalization is something new, man has been spreading ideas and disease since man became mobile. Cohorting with our fellows can be dangerous. The only thing that has changed is the speed at which we can get from Mexico City to London.
Be careful out there. If possible, this might be a good time to work remotely and avoid people as much as possible. There will be other days to rejoin the fraternity.
"Security is mostly a superstition. It does not exist in nature, nor do the children of men as a whole experience it. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure or nothing."- Helen Keller
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