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Can't quarantine forever
The virus is already spreading throughout the whole world. The opportunity to stop the spread has long passed when the whole world could've shut down all international flights for a much smaller economic cost.
The virus isn't going away in a few months. An efficient quarantine needs to last 1-1.5 years. Can anyone go into isolation for that long?
I do know a few people who'll plan to, but I doubt many will stay put for that long. Nor would the government let closings last that long to risk further tanking the economy and cutting jobs.
Interactions should be limited between people for sure, but unless you plan to quarantine yourself 1-1.5 years, there's no way to avoid the virus and completely slow the spread. Might as well not completely force yourself into isolation. Minor actions aren't going to have much effect. Definitely stay away from people who are higher risk though, unless they're willing to risk.
Luckily summer is approaching and there is plenty of evidence that higher temperatures at least slow the spread. LA is also more spread out, that slows spread too. Compared to somewhere like NYC, they have almost 30x more cases currently.
That can buy more time for more ventilators, masks, drugs that have shown to combat the virus well, flattening the curve, etc.
There's also been research that supplements such as vitamin C, D, etc. help boost your immune system against respiratory diseases. That should help you from getting sick and prevent you from spreading of the virus by shutting it down quicker.
Stay safe everyone.
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