The scenario described illustrates policies that are put in place by the government.
Policies refer to the actions that are taken by the government or an organization in order to achieve a particular aim. A policy simply means a statement of intent.
In this scenario, the policy put in place was to ensure that there will be a reduction in the number of people who have the virus.
During this period, people were advised to stay in their houses in order to curtail the spread of the virus.
