Apparently they are quarantining those towns but not as effectively as the Chinese have done in Wuhan.
The italians are still able to come & go to some extent, there is some movement.
I suspect communist countries are at a great advantage in a situation like this in that they can impose whatever conditions they like, whereas authority has to step lightly in countries such as Australia & probably Italy.
You're right, we shouldn't accept visitors from those towns.
I think it is only a matter of time (if the virus spreads much more) before we see a lot less freedom of movement between countries.
Already (or so I was told) Japan has closed ports to all cruise ships, full stop.
I know Mare has too. It has been scrubbed from itineraries in April. Yet that is for cruises of Australian passengers leaving from Australian ports & travelling in a totally different direction to China.
I think Australia is at huge risk of being one of the countries where it does take hold and if so, other countries will be blocking us. That's fine, except I think we could start to see shortages in shops. We are our own worst enemies and have closed down just about all our industries. If it does take hold here, I'd suggest people stock up on a few cans etc
