CoVid19 Virus : Impact on PJ Spring & Summer Tours

Lostpawn

ComeToTX said:

I'm keeping up on this pretty closely because I'm leaving for Japan in a couple of weeks.  There doesn't seem to be much middle ground in the discussion.  It's either the scariest thing ever or no big deal at all.

Yeah, there’s no discussion of the middle ground because it’s boring. Stay reasonably current with the news, pay attention to public health officials, and otherwise keep living life. I’d venture to say that this is what most of us are doing, but I guess some people find it much more interesting to discuss the extremes. 

PJNB

Lostpawn said:

ComeToTX said:

I'm keeping up on this pretty closely because I'm leaving for Japan in a couple of weeks.  There doesn't seem to be much middle ground in the discussion.  It's either the scariest thing ever or no big deal at all.

Yeah, there’s no discussion of the middle ground because it’s boring. Stay reasonably current with the news, pay attention to public health officials, and otherwise keep living life. I’d venture to say that this is what most of us are doing, but I guess some people find it much more interesting to discuss the extremes. 

Agree with the middle ground being more of the silent type on this. Wait and see and hope for the best for the tour and more importantly everyone's health and well being.

demetrios

It hit Greece. https://www.google.com/amp/s/greece.greekreporter.com/2020/02/26/greece-confirms-first-case-of-coronavirus-in-thessaloniki/amp/ 

23scidoo

demetrios said:

It hit Greece. https://www.google.com/amp/s/greece.greekreporter.com/2020/02/26/greece-confirms-first-case-of-coronavirus-in-thessaloniki/amp/ 

It's here..

YAKIMATSU

I would be selling an Imola ticket even if I lived there.  No way that show happens. 

mace1229

YAKIMATSU said:

I would be selling an Imola ticket even if I lived there.  No way that show happens. 

Why? If its canceled you get a refund. If it isn't, you still have a ticket. They don't cancel shows and keep your money.

Poncier

Matts3221 said:

Also I have to say I find it a little funny that the idea of a global pandemic that some think could kill 2% of the population and the biggest concern is if you get to see Pearl Jam or not.   

Right. The bigger concern should ne whether any of the 2% would be low member number 10 clubbers and how much our seniority could improve.

tempo_n_groove

bootlegger10 said:

It is interesting how people are totally okay with a virus that kills 2 out of every 100 people getting into the US because the flu also kills people.   Like we shouldn’t try to stop something because other things might kill us anyway.

It IS the flu though.

YAKIMATSU

mace1229 said:

YAKIMATSU said:

I would be selling an Imola ticket even if I lived there.  No way that show happens. 

Why? If its canceled you get a refund. If it isn't, you still have a ticket. They don't cancel shows and keep your money.

Less hassle to take care of now. I wouldn't go if it does happen. I'm not good with large gatherings of people in a perfect world though.

PJNB

YAKIMATSU said:

mace1229 said:

YAKIMATSU said:

I would be selling an Imola ticket even if I lived there.  No way that show happens. 

Why? If its canceled you get a refund. If it isn't, you still have a ticket. They don't cancel shows and keep your money.

Less hassle to take care of now. I wouldn't go if it does happen. I'm not good with large gatherings of people in a perfect world though.

It is 130 days away. Over 4 months. 

given2fly23

I'd be a lot less worried if we had an administration we could trust, but they'll lie because they're more concerned about reversing the dropping stock market than containing this thing.

PB11041

bootlegger10 said:

It is interesting how people are totally okay with a virus that kills 2 out of every 100 people getting into the US because the flu also kills people.   Like we shouldn’t try to stop something because other things might kill us anyway.

there is literally nothing you can other than wrap yourself in a bubble or wait and follow guidelines.  It is not a matter of being okay, it is a virus of the same family of virus as the common cold, it will spread, no matter what.  Also the 2% mortality rate is compromised by the fact that data is fast moving and wait for it... this is a novel virus.  ie it is NEW.  the flash point of fear would be if the mortality rate of those infected was starting to rise and the virus was particularly fast mutating and changing.  Their is no evidence at all of the latter yet.  

lastexitlondon

At this stage it matters not what anyone THINKS. Only time  can tell.

1ThoughtKnown

I’m bringing a Box of P100 fitted masks and rocking out 😂😂😂😂😂😂

chiwhitesox

Ninetytworules said:

I wasn’t concerned about the corona virus until yesterday. I think there is a decent chance this could impact the tour. This virus mostly effects people 35+ which is the band and the population attending the show. Not good. 

Will post my St Louis floor seats on F2F then and see Baby Shark Live instead

tempo_n_groove

1ThoughtKnown said:

I’m bringing a Box of P100 fitted masks and rocking out 😂😂😂😂😂😂

An N95 is just as useful and less intimidating.

Ninetytworules

given2fly23 said:

I'd be a lot less worried if we had an administration we could trust, but they'll lie because they're more concerned about reversing the dropping stock market than containing this thing.

This!!!

bootlegger10

Matts3221 said:

I would say there is nothing anyone can do right now and hope this does not become a pandemic , also please note the CDC puts out alerts on anything , same with SARS ( they said be prepared for disruption in the US ) , I am not saying it is not possible but they are also not saying this is certain right now but we should be prepared.

Also I have to say I find it a little funny that the idea of a global pandemic that some think could kill 2% of the population and the biggest concern is if you get to see Pearl Jam or not.   

The question in the thread was whether we thought Coronavirus would impact the PJ tour.  One could have asked the same question in 2015 about whether terrorism would impact the band touring in Europe (it did).  It didn't mean anyone thought the concerts were a bigger deal than terrorism (or in this case coronavirus).  Asking the question probably means that you are more concerned about coronavirus versus the "this ain't no big deal, only 10% of the world population is quarantined" crowd. 

 

eboweddie

They have cancelled the Ireland v Italy rugby game in 2 weeks. St Patrick's day might possibly follow suit. Then we have the Euros too in June July. Who knows what might happen. If it gets worse by summer the tour will be 100% cancelled. Even the slightest risk cannot be taken with Corna. I hope to god its stopped and vaccinated against. The various governments are very worried About 'mass gatherings' of people 

YAKIMATSU

Off topic. The Olympics are probably 50/50 now.