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The Juggler said:

Ledbetterman10 said:

F Me In The Brain said:

Jearlpam0925 said:

Cliffy6745 said:

Jearlpam0925 said:

Cliffy6745 said:

Jearlpam0925 said:

Cliffy6745 said:

Jearlpam0925 said:

Love booking hotels with free cancellation up until the date.

This Jersey Shore Fest makes me think this CBP show is closer to a reality since someone was saying September?

And I gotta think these Spring shows get pushed to October-ish? Would love shows right up to the election.

Just cancelled my Baltimore hotel.  Booo.

You think they would do a stadium tour and these shows at the same time?  I feel like it's one or the other

Well they're in Europe for July right (which also could be on the ropes)? Figure 2nd leg of NA was scheduled for August or September?

Only optimistic news I've read so far is that in China those recovered has surpassed those with the virus. Something like 63k to 113k. But, yeah, the elderly and those vulnerable low immune systems are getting a raw deal.

Yeah, I don't know.  Does this leg just replace whatever they were originally planning for the fall with a few festivals added? That is kinda what I was thinking.

Dude, one article I was reading, in the Atlantic I think, said China had drones basically flying around catching people out of their houses and telling them to get back in.  Shutting stuff down does seem to work though given those numbers.

Well, I mean it does say postponed. So I'm assuming - regardless of what happens with future planning/logistics - this is in addition to whatever there was. I'm guessing the roll-out was to announce these two festivals, and then announce more dates later in the month closer to the album debut.

I read that article. I probably have it right now. We all probably have it right now. I am a fan of shutting stuff down.

Yeah, I guess I'm just saying that if they were to add these to whatever they do in the fall, I have a tough time seeing them do MSG, CBP, assume Fenway, Baltimore, Jersey Shore all right up against each other, 

Yeah, shit is gonna get shut down as these number skyrocket here in a hurry now that tests are going out.  That same Atlantic article said 40-70% of people will get it.

Domino effect is happening as we speak. From the City: "The Health Department recommends that Philadelphians consider not attending public gatherings with more than 5,000 expected attendees. This recommendation is particularly important for people who have chronic health conditions or are elderly."

So basically all sporting events. 

Schools are very likely soon to close. Once that happens people to need to just stay home. I figure communication at my work will become WFH by Thursday.

The silly part of this is that gatherings with 4,999 people are OK. 

Agree with Jearl that we are all gonna get this.  I do hope we can try and sort out what happens to the oldsters/sick among us.

If you are old and/or sick, protect yourself.

Protect yourself even if you're not old or sick. Even if it's unlikely that a 36-year-old like myself would die from it, it would still suck to have it. It sucks to have the flu, and this sounds worse. 

.....it would also suck for you to get it and pass it on to a relative over the age of 60 who is much more at risk of dying than you are.

This is what I don't understand by all the people saying it's just the flu and we have nothing to worry about. Do none of them have parents, inlaws, aunts, uncles over the age of 60? Do none of them know anyone with cancer or some other disease that weakens one's immune system?

Fucking people annoy the hell out of me...

agree. this is what annoys me. it's not about personal protection but protecting the masses. it's about the greater good.   going to weird as fuck if they play games including the NCAA tournament with no fans.  it's crazy where this could go in the next few weeks.  

So I’d say shit is officially hitting the fan

F Me In The Brain said:

Yeah. 
This is not unfolding well, at all.  

The fact we’re on clarification number 2 of the presidents statement is not ideal

F Me In The Brain said:

Cliffy6745 said:

F Me In The Brain said:

Yeah. 
This is not unfolding well, at all.  

The fact we’re on clarification number 2 of the presidents statement is not ideal

He shows again how much of a fool he is.

Futures tumbled as soon as he finished talking.

35% of his base gobbles up everything he says like gospel. The rest of the world see’s right through his bullshit. 

Jearlpam0925 said:

The Juggler said:

F Me In The Brain said:

Cliffy6745 said:

F Me In The Brain said:

Yeah. 
This is not unfolding well, at all.  

The fact we’re on clarification number 2 of the presidents statement is not ideal

He shows again how much of a fool he is.

Futures tumbled as soon as he finished talking.

35% of his base gobbles up everything he says like gospel. The rest of the world see’s right through his bullshit. 

But so it goes - a shame the world doesn't get to vote in our elections because I don't hold out any hope.

My work has us working from home tomorrow - like all of our Philly, Jersey, New York, Virginia, and Georgia offices - to see whether we overload our VPN network. I figure if we don't overload then on Monday they're going to tell us to pick up whatever we want to take home and they'll see us in three weeks.

My place is testing the work at home waters now too...

The Juggler said:

Apparently I live in the epicenter of this damn thing in PA. Wolf just shut Montco down...

yeah saw that on my facebook feed. Just public events and all, right? Their not shutting down the whole county. Retail stores, movie theaters and bars will be open.

eeriepadave said:

The Juggler said:

Apparently I live in the epicenter of this damn thing in PA. Wolf just shut Montco down...

yeah saw that on my facebook feed. Just public events and all, right? Their not shutting down the whole county. Retail stores, movie theaters and bars will be open.

CLOSED IN MONTCO

Wolf ordered the closure of all schools, community centers, gyms, and entertainment venues in Montgomery County. That includes YMCA facilities, theaters, sporting events and concerts.

Schools of all types are included, including public schools, pre-k, higher education and private schools. State-licensed daycares are also closed under the order, county officials said.

He said no mass gatherings should be held, including conferences and rallies.

Wolf strongly recommended the closure of non-essential retail facilities.


OPEN IN MONTCO

Governor Wolf ordered critical infrastructure to remain open.

That includes all health care facilities such as pharmacies, urgent care facilities, primary care, outpatient services, long-term care facilities and hospitals.

That also includes gas stations, grocery stores, utilities, public safety, correctional facilities, government facilities, and mass transit.

TRANSIT IN MONTCO

Amtrak will begin operating a reduced schedule Friday and Ardmore station will be closed for two weeks.

Wolf said his office is working with SEPTA to evaluate the impact on mass transit.

"My administration will is working closely with our transportation partners to be sure we maintain essential transportation services wherever possible," Wolf said.

Any state employee traveling in and out of Montgomery County between workplace and home is being asked to work remotely.

My work take is basically that it is business as usual.  If your kids school is closed, use flexible hours or take time off. We can work from home as much as we want but offices are not closed.

F Me In The Brain said:

You are in a good business for pretty much any time....many businesses rely on interactions or discretionary spending.  That is gonna be gone for at least a month.

Yes, it’s going to be a tough time for a ton of businesses. Mine is going to actually get busier. As reps are not able to see doctors, companies will likely reallocate dollars to marketing. Going to be interesting, to say the least. We do rely on interactions, but not to the extent of others.