While I understand that we are in uncharted territory the fact that the most prestigious organization that is supposed to take care of these issues shows these kind of contradictions diminishes the trust the public has in the institution and only creates confusion in a time in which any confusion could cost lives.
^^^ So, lockdown and quarantine the sick ones who have the symptoms. Don't lockdown and quarantine the rest of the world.

Actually in my country if you test positive for COVID and you go out of your home you could be sentenced to spend some time in jail so I'll not be surprised if this eventually gets implemented around the world.