I wouldn't say it's pointless, it'd save quite a few lives overall if they could contain it. That being said, it seems like a lot of places aren't taking that responsibility very seriously.
My understanding was that containment is now not realistic given that it can be transmitted without symptoms (and given how widespread it already is).
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I wouldn't say it's pointless, it'd save quite a few lives overall if they could contain it. That being said, it seems like a lot of places aren't taking that responsibility very seriously.