Agree there. it is gonna be interesting for sure
My own organization is dealing with a very similar situation currently and our annual meeting in about 10 weeks. And not surprising it comes down to money. Itâs near impossible to recoup expenses unless the government at some level steps in.
Even for a large org like the NCAA thatâs millions of dollars loss many of which they were banking on as future earnings and had ear marked.
Not saying thatâs the right call but it certainly plays a role. Especially when it comes to venue rental.
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Just a few thoughts:
First, public health concerns trump concerns about athletic events. I canât imagine anyone disagrees with this.
Second, the coronavirus doesnât represent that great a threat to healthy people under 60 who have no underlying health issues.
Third, I suspect those people in the above mentioned low risk group do have frequent contact with those outside that safe set. If not, they really should.
Fourth, restricting large gatherings of people is not going to stop the virus. People are going to get sick, regardless. Itâs here, and itâs not going away anytime in the next two weeks. Restricting large gathers will slow the spread of coronavirus. That is a policy that is proven.
Fifth, and finally, slowing the virus should be the primary goal of public health officials. The reasons are clear. Slowing the spread keeps the healthcare system from being overwhelmed. Keeping the number of cases at a manageable level is paramount. If I am not mistaken, the Chinese had to build a new hospital in Wuhan to accomodate the new cases and they did it in a week. I really donât see that happening here. Or, to use a different analogy, I think America can handle a leaky faucet. A burst water main is another issue.
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The key is itâs all local government enforcing the bands. Organizations canât afford to make those decisions without having an out. Sad but true.
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Itâs spreading east coast. Uva âstrongly encouragesâ students who are away on spring break to stay there
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who wouldnt wanna stay on spring break? ha
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UVA is canceling classes at school. All students will be taking online classes starting March 19th. Telling students who are on Spring break not to come back. Told them to go home. Its gonna spread Iâm sure
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UVA not a leader here, plenty of other schools have already done this. Good decision to follow
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Likely many others schools will continue do to this. I expect many schools on the west coast closed down already
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GT is debating the same thing right now may have already pulled the trigger on it. I believe the other local schools are as well. Itâs an easy way to slow things down with minimum consequences.
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IVY League just cancelled all sports for the remainder of this school year. Not as much of an impact on basketball, but for other sports, like lacrosse, this is is nuts.
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Wow. Um I really hope that doesnât happen with anyone else
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There it is
Wow wow wow⌠speechless
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So next question, how would one get credentialed as press in order to attend games?
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Welp there ya go.
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