This morning, the experts were saying 'containing and quarantining' is actually worse - as people don't have the chance to develop a natural immunity - which means that the virus has the chance to become more vidulant and develop stronger strains.
They are saying they should be allowing it to 'run it's course' and peter out naturally.

And yes, 99 people died from it in Mexico - who's health system is very poor. But last year close to 800 people died around the world from the standard influenza A.