Another common misconception is that stringent measures aren't needed in lower density areas. Take one look at Dougherty County, GA — whose outbreak was also spurred from an out-of-town traveler to a funeral:

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/30/us/coronavirus-funeral-al...

> With a population of only 90,000, Dougherty County [Georgia] has registered 24 deaths, far more than any other county in the state, with six more possible coronavirus deaths under investigation... The region’s hospitals are overloaded with sick and dying patients, having registered nearly 600 positive cases. Last week, Gov. Brian Kemp dispatched the National Guard to help stage additional intensive care beds and relieve exhausted doctors and nurses.