We’re in a nationwide panic about the coronavirus, but I’ve got some thoughts about it that should help you sleep better at night, if for no other reason than that they might bring clarity to a range of issues we’re being forced to confront at the moment.

1. This is China’s fault, and yes, finding blame matters. China’s regime arrested and punished those who saw the epidemic coming as early as December when they tried to warn others. The United States, along with the rest of the world, needs to apply pressure to that country to take precautions and operate with a basic level of transparency that will ensure this never happens again.