Cowboy Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 -a thought from the chair of the ER at Mercy......Should we be trimming out unnecessary contact with other people? I think people should lead their daily lives. Obviously, if you’re in bigger groups there’s a higher risk for contracting an infection—all infections—you just need to weigh those risks. If you’re in a risk category where you’re immunocompromised or you have other medical conditions, consider that before going out into a large group. BilliKat likes this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheltiedave Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 46 minutes ago, Taj79 said: The graphic is great. The information is great. Why not use your substantial air time to attack the pandemic spreading information on preventive measures. No problem with that. What the news media focuses on every night is how many people in the States have it, in my state, in my county. That's fanning the hysteria flames. Taj, Walter Conkrite did this every night with the Vietnam War. It was not alarmist back then, nor is it now. People are going to die, or get sick, and the economy will partly tank. If everyone is selfishly going to live as normal, we will have bigger numbers. If we take vigorous preventive measures, we can mitigate much of the mortality and rapidity of the pandemic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bay Area Billiken Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 SF Public Schools (like in NYC) remain open as a SF bureaucrat said they provide social services. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianstl Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 Well if we get in the tournament and get seed in the First Four we all will just have to watch on TV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianstl Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 Just now, Bay Area Billiken said: SF Public Schools, like in NYC, remain open as a bureaucrat said they provide social services. They don't want the backlash from parents that will then have to stay home from work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bay Area Billiken Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 1 minute ago, brianstl said: They don't want the backlash from parents that will then have to stay home from work. Public schools provide meals, and as NYC Mayor DeBlasio said, the children need a place to go. SF Archdiocese closed its schools earlier in week. SF bureaucrat said Archdiocese did not consult with his office. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianstl Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 Just now, Bay Area Billiken said: They provide meals. I think that is far less an issue than worry about the backlash from parents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JettFlight5 Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 The Ivy League just killed all Spring Sports too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoon-Balls Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 2 hours ago, brianstl said: The problem will be getting supply chains back up and running. I know some companies have worked at dramatically cutting their supply chains over the last few years and I hope this encourages more to follow suit. Disruption of long supply chains really can have long lasting negative impact on the economy, not to mention the risk they can put this country at when it comes to getting needed medical supplies and other items. The people this will really hit hard are wage earners and smaller businesses. Amazon will love watching them shutter their doors (for many, maybe permanently). This is only going to exacerbate many of the current problems that have been going on for some time, with main street stores and businesses getting devoured by Amazon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taj79 Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 Sheltie: fine. I get that. The 60's were a different time, no? I recall Walter being "the most trusted man in America." I can't help but wonder how he'd stack up against today's 10-second-sound-bite crowd, instant info, and immeasurable social media types proclaiming "the news." Walter, Dan Rather, Ted Koppel all seemed to take their roles with some seriousness and social conscious. Everything today seems to center on shock quotient and sensationalism. Just a lot of air time to fill. And that is my point ---- fill it with information that can be used. Dead people are dead people. That's sounds harsh but it fact. Use the time to focus on preventive measures and maybe tell the country how to not only prepare, but recover. The media ---- no matter what side you take --- is the most powerful information-sharing tool out there. Beat the preventive horse until it's dead. That's all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlebill Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 Ivy League has cancelled all athletic events for the rest of the year. Does that open up another at-large spot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glazedandconfused Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 6 minutes ago, Littlebill said: Ivy League has cancelled all athletic events for the rest of the year. Does that open up another at-large spot? Per the Ivy league release: "Individual institutions will decide whether or not winter teams and student-athletes who have qualified for postseason play will participate" So yale would have to decide they aren't going to play in NCAA tourney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brighton Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 Quote Just now on @CBSSportsHQ our @dennisdoddcbs reports that a major conference official told him a total cancellation the NCAA Tournament is definitely a possibility https://twitter.com/Hassel_Chris/status/1237827196296757249 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianstl Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 In addition to no fans being allowed in Dayton for the First Four, no fans will be allowed in Cleveland for the first and second round. No fans allowed at Cavs home games either. The Seattle Mariners will play no home games at least for the start of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slu let the dogs out? Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 8 minutes ago, brianstl said: In addition to no fans being allowed in Dayton for the First Four, no fans will be allowed in Cleveland for the first and second round. No fans allowed at Cavs home games either. The Seattle Mariners will play no home games at least for the start of the season. Shouldn't affect their home attendance numbers. brianstl, rgbilliken and SLU_Lax like this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianstl Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 After what has happened today, I would be shocked if the A10 tournament has fans in attendance tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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wgstl Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 its official. No fans for the NCAA tournament Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Slu let the dogs out? Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 I've read so many snippets on the coronavirus the past few days, I can't remember if it was from an article referenced here or not....but if you're a healthy young specimen, now is the time to travel. Obviously you would want to avoid places such as China, Italy, etc. but I'd have to imagine there are some pretty amazing deals out there right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianstl Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 3 minutes ago, Slu let the dogs out? said: I've read so many snippets on the coronavirus the past few days, I can't remember if it was from an article referenced here or not....but if you're a healthy young specimen, now is the time to travel. Obviously you would want to avoid places such as China, Italy, etc. but I'd have to imagine there are some pretty amazing deals out there right now. If you can risk getting stranded somewhere for a month or more if a travel ban is issued and then deal with being in quarantine when you get back. SLU_Lax, RUBillsFan and rgbilliken like this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moytoy12 Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 8 minutes ago, Slu let the dogs out? said: I've read so many snippets on the coronavirus the past few days, I can't remember if it was from an article referenced here or not....but if you're a healthy young specimen, now is the time to travel. Obviously you would want to avoid places such as China, Italy, etc. but I'd have to imagine there are some pretty amazing deals out there right now. Actually, flights and hotels are still ridiculous (relatively speaking). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlebill Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 10 minutes ago, wgstl said: Now what’s going to happen is we’ll go on a run and sent to Enterprise and we won’t be able to go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BilliesBy40 Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 11 minutes ago, Slu let the dogs out? said: I've read so many snippets on the coronavirus the past few days, I can't remember if it was from an article referenced here or not....but if you're a healthy young specimen, now is the time to travel. Obviously you would want to avoid places such as China, Italy, etc. but I'd have to imagine there are some pretty amazing deals out there right now. Not true. Airlines are canceling flights to adjust to lowered demand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianstl Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 Just now, Littlebill said: Now what’s going to happen is we’ll go on a run and sent to Enterprise and we won’t be able to go Yep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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