What does it mean to be a “ good citizen “ in the context of this pandemic ?

 Follow the Orders and Advice of Local Officials

We’re a country of stubborn individuals, and an otherwise-healthy disrespect for authority is baked into our cultural DNA. But this is not a time to be a maverick. This is a time to put others first. Social distancing won’t be perfect, but it can be very effective. The hard work of keeping in isolation will be undermined, however, if people treat this shutdown as spring break — as happened in Italy, where people spread the virus by taking to beaches and ski resorts and public squares — exacerbating the crisis, causing the hospital system to be overrun and the country to be put on lockdown.