the problem isn't lack of or access to $$$. the problem is the sickness will dry up the supply chain, causing shortages that will throw a wrench in the gears of progress that $$$ can't fix.
Agreed. A token gesture to appease the uninformed and ignorant, nothing more.
It also sends a message that the Dow Jones is more important then the emergency room, if you are sick.
Kinda like the cable company reducing late fees if you are an infected area?