I also support the government, but I think the secondary schools should be included too. Life is more important than money. We have SARS experience, so the schools and parents already know what to do.
I support this, but the government should consider offering child care services to people in need for future school shut-down. Not everyone can afford keeping kids at home.
You are right. No one in this world is familiar with the virus. It might become a common flu, but we can't take it easy until it is confirmed. There were many death cases in Mexico. We can't afford another SARS in HK. During SARS, some people died and many survivors have permanent disabilities.