Coronavirus and the World Championships

[moonvine]

While I'm not worried about Worlds, I am worried about other events. The World Cup Skiing Finals have been cancelled and I'm quite worried about the Summer Olympics.

 

[epicdreamer]

While I'm not worried about Worlds, I am worried about other events. The World Cup Skiing Finals have been cancelled and I'm quite worried about the Summer Olympics.

Looks like speedskating also cancelled international events in Calgary but domestic events are still happening. Could this be a precedent for figure skating

 

[moonvine]

Looks like speedskating also cancelled international events in Calgary but domestic events are still happening. Could this be a precedent for figure skating ��

Don't know but I JUST got breaking news that SXSW (huge music and movie event in Austin, TX) has been cancelled.

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Looks like speedskating also cancelled international events in Calgary but domestic events are still happening. Could this be a precedent for figure skating ��

Don't know but I JUST got a notification that SXSW (huge movie and music event in Austin, TX) has been cancelled.

 

[4everchan]

Looks like speedskating also cancelled international events in Calgary but domestic events are still happening. Could this be a precedent for figure skating ��

can you tell me which speedskating events have been canceled in Calgary because i don't see anything planned for there in the current season... there was a long track event a few weeks ago.. but this weekend the event is in the Netherlands...and it hasn't been canceled.

What was canceled was the short track worlds to be help next weekend in Korea, but those are very different circumstances as the rink is located in a dangerous spot in Korea...

 

[epicdreamer]

can you tell me which speedskating events have been canceled in Calgary because i don't see anything planned for there in the current season... there was a long track event a few weeks ago.. but this weekend the event is in the Netherlands...and it hasn't been canceled.

What was canceled was the short track worlds to be help next weekend in Korea, but those are very different circumstances as the rink is located in a dangerous spot in Korea...

https://www.cbc.ca/sports/worl-cup-skinng-finals-cortina-cancelled-coronavirus-1.5488516

I honestly know nothing about speedskating, just saw it floating around twitter

 

[4everchan]

https://www.cbc.ca/sports/worl-cup-skinng-finals-cortina-cancelled-coronavirus-1.5488516

I honestly know nothing about speedskating, just saw it floating around twitter

yeah.. those are not world cup or world championships events... and I can see why it would make sense to cancel such events compared to some others...

 

[epicdreamer]

since it is a world championship, would it make more sense to cancel it because there's a larger, more international crowd which leads to more risk of the virus or less chance of cancellation because the money tied to it is greater (I'm thinking the organising body is pretty much gonna go with the money unless things get really dire in the next week)

 

[4everchan]

since it is a world championship, would it make more sense to cancel it because there's a larger, more international crowd which leads to more risk of the virus or less chance of cancellation because the money tied to it is greater (I'm thinking the organising body is pretty much gonna go with the money unless things get really dire in the next week)

more people traveling would mean more logical chance of canceling but with ISU world championships... and considering montreal as the location... i think the risk is not a bad one to take... it's a huge business...and that's sad... money rules the world... i mean... look at asbestos... how much of it was installed in buiidings... it was a huge business until people got sick... in some ways, aspartame zero calorie drinks could be responsible for major health issues... yet... we still drink it

 

[sabinfire]

Don't know but I JUST got a notification that SXSW (huge movie and music event in Austin, TX) has been cancelled.

I was seriously considering attending SXSW this year! Glad I didn't make any solid plans. I still plan on attending Worlds in Montreal as of now though.

 

[moonvine]

I was seriously considering attending SXSW this year! Glad I didn't make any solid plans. I still plan on attending Worlds in Montreal as of now though.

I've never been. Lived there 10 years and hid in my house each time LOL.

 

[LiamForeman]

I've never been. Lived there 10 years and hid in my house each time LOL.

I was planning to go and was waiting to buy tickets just in case something came up. Glad I did!!!

 

[sabinfire]

I've never been. Lived there 10 years and hid in my house each time LOL.

I went to SXSW back in 2014 and it was awesome! Tons of free shows and events and complementary drinks. Activities during mid-week were fine but once the weekend rolled around, everything was absolutely packed full of people. I could see why they felt the need to cancel this year.

 

[CoyoteChris]

Just an aside. On CBS news tonight (you can find the story) their medical correspondant said if you are in a high risk group, like me, dont fly unless you absolutely have to. They also said 2/3rd of the infected are making it into the US on airplanes without being caught. With 19 crew and 2 pax on the Grand Princess being positive out of only 46 tests done (large amounts of kits are weeks away) the ship will put into an industrial port in Frisco and dock while everyone is tested. No word on what will happen to everyone .
Be prepared that tomorrow Pence with meet with cruise ship industry and Pres doesnt want anyone traveling on cruise ships for awhile. You can find these stories on the CBS evening news website. Fasten seat belts. Bumpy ride ahead.
https://www.cbsnews.com/evening-news/

Korea seems to have many kits and is testing large amounts of people and is doing a great job.

 

[CoyoteChris]

I went to SXSW back in 2014 and it was awesome! Tons of free shows and events and complementary drinks. Activities during mid-week were fine but once the weekend rolled around, everything was absolutely packed full of people. I could see why they felt the need to cancel this year.

Then there is greedy Spokane. Lets put on our Bloomsday event, where 40,000 huffing bodies run/walk 7.5 miles packed together like sardines! Further, we will bring in people from all over the planet, including Western Washington, corona virus ground 0 for the US. Then, In June, we will have Hoopfest! the largest 3 on 3 basketball tournement in the world! 24,000 players! 3,000 volunteers! 250,000 people jammed together in 45 city blocks! What could possibly go wrong? Sorry.....but I live in active volcano country and I am the only one with a mask.

 

[NanaPat]

Then there is greedy Spokane. Lets put on our Bloomsday event, where 40,000 huffing bodies run/walk 7.5 miles packed together like sardines! Further, we will bring in people from all over the planet, including Western Washington, corona virus ground 0 for the US. Then, In June, we will have Hoopfest! the largest 3 on 3 basketball tournement in the world! 24,000 players! 3,000 volunteers! 250,000 people jammed together in 45 city blocks! What could possibly go wrong? Sorry.....but I live in active volcano country and I am the only one with a mask.

Perhaps they are hoping COVID-19 will die down/out when the weather improves, like most flus. They call it "flu season" for a reason. If it doesn't, there is still time to cancel events.

 

[moonvine]

Then there is greedy Spokane. Lets put on our Bloomsday event, where 40,000 huffing bodies run/walk 7.5 miles packed together like sardines! Further, we will bring in people from all over the planet, including Western Washington, corona virus ground 0 for the US. Then, In June, we will have Hoopfest! the largest 3 on 3 basketball tournement in the world! 24,000 players! 3,000 volunteers! 250,000 people jammed together in 45 city blocks! What could possibly go wrong? Sorry.....but I live in active volcano country and I am the only one with a mask.

I was shocked Austin cancelled. SXSW brings in 334 million every year.

 

[DSQ]

Would the Canadian government deny entry or quarantine any of the skaters, fans or officials if they are arriving from the level 3 risk areas - China, Northern Italy? Japan and South Korea are designated as Level 2 Health risks which i believe is self monitoring for symptoms. I thought for Canadian travellers if they were arriving back from a level 3 area had to self isolate for 14 days but not sure what applies to non-Canadians arriving in Canada from those regions? Its a tough situation as we shouldn't be afraid to carry on with normal life, but also don't want to unintentionally create more spread of the virus through a large gatherings.

It’s too late for a two week quarantine now isn’t it? Unless the skaters are already in Canada to start it?

Anyway the Canadian government could do what you suggest but as the date draws near it becomes more and more unlikely.

 

[4everchan]

It’s too late for a two week quarantine now isn’t it? Unless the skaters are already in Canada to start it?

Anyway the Canadian government could do what you suggest but as the date draws near it becomes more and more unlikely.

the chinese team and others have been in canada for a while

 

[starla16]

While I'm not worried about Worlds, I am worried about other events. The World Cup Skiing Finals have been cancelled and I'm quite worried about the Summer Olympics.

if Corona is seasonal disease like the flu, colds then it will be gone soon or maybe by end of March it will slow down, they dont name it seasonal for no reason. It will go away by the Summer Olympics. The media loves this hysteria because it huge viewership and money making time for them.

 

[MGstyle]

Most of the Italian team already in Canada. Daniel will travel directly from Tallinn to Canada after WJC, so they should be safe.