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The real problem is the travel ban was not properly or adequately administered.
1. People who DID come in from Asia during and shortly after the ban were not quarantined for two weeks and tested during quarantine
2. Travel into the US from Europe was not adequately restricted and accompanied by quarantines.
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and the travel ban undoubtedly flattened the curve.
Also, nobody knew where we stood, so the ban was definitely the right call st that point.