We have to think that representatives of the same international corporations are in on something, and are apparently willing to take this apparent hit, so what the heck is going on?
Just speculation, but one reason might be that the really big corporations will be "bailed out" - while the rest crumbles to dust? That would essentially create a fascist system, except that the real control lies with the mega-corps and banks... As the Cs alluded to once I think, someone might want a "controlled demolition"...
They hysterically try to implement this or that measure "to slow down the virus" even though most of it doesn't make logical sense and is ridiculous. In the IT space (people working on PC's) the situation seems to get pretty bad too, many people going to "home office" now. Also, the closing of schools and kindergartens obviously makes things for a lot of parents in germany pretty difficult; especially for those who also have to work. Who takes care of the kids? Also, people are suggested to stay home if they show the "smallest signs of the virus" all over germany, on pretty much every company I'm afraid. All this alone is already getting pretty dangerous for the economy I think. And it has just started. Also, I think many people will use this opportunity now to "make sick" for two or more weeks, even though they have no illness. It is the perfect opportunity for some people to make sick without anyone complaining. Instead, making sick is now encouraged. Also, it seems the question who pays for people getting on a two-week voluntary confinement (or longer) and if it should be covered by the workers vacation days, flexitime, government or health insurance seems to be something nobody knows about (including the chiefs). No clear statements from the government. In our company for example, people now have to use their flextime for the two or more weeks of confinement at home if they "show signs". Obviously, people won't like that either. In short; chaos.
Exactly what I'm seeing too in Germany. Many people are still making fun of it all (and good for them), but there will be dire consequences very soon.