A local health official controls the only road from a small, isolated town.

A local health official controls the only road from a small, isolated town. A highly contagious, but rarely fatal, flu strain has infected 30 town residents.

• 34% chose: Block the road for two weeks. (26 people)
• 66% chose: Allow free movement from the town. (50 people)

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