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Um, don't worry about martial law, the local health department has more power than the military ever could in times of "public health emergency."
Health departments have UNLIMITED spending authority (which local government must pass on to the residents), the ability to impose quarantine (not technically anymore, but de facto through closing down any public space and other controls on gatherings and public functions), and pretty much blanket approval to do ANYTHING to stop the spread of disease.
Ideally, this allows for an immediate and effective response, but public health in this country has corroded and lacks the ability to respond effectively to anything more serious than a dog bite.
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