Nationwide.

Link: [www.cdc.gov]

'Therefore, CDC, in accordance with its guidance for large events and mass gatherings, recommends that for the next 8 weeks, organizers (whether groups or individuals) cancel or postpone in-person events that consist of 50 people or more throughout the United States.'



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Is a bus, train, or plane considered a "gathering"?

interesting but serious question......

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Is a bus, train, or plane considered a "gathering"?

Or a job?

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Ok, most of you guys need to log off..............

Sucks if you have a wedding planned in that time period... we have a friend whose son is one of those people.

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Interestingly, this does not apply to schools.

Research so far shows that closing for a short time, like the 3 weeks that most states and local communities have done, is ineffective. However longer closures (8+ weeks) are effective in preventing the spread.

I'm wondering and waiting to see if the closures get extended.

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The arts are not luxuries but assets that give way more than they cost.
--Ronald Tucker on YouTube

A mind is like a parachute. It doesn't work if it is not open.
--Frank Zappa

When it comes to gatherings, think of it in terms of spreading the virus.

How many people get sick over Thanksgiving when family assembles from far and wide ? LOTS. Because viruses travel with people from their area. If you limit random associations then you limit random spread. It's epidemiology 101, and exactly what has been done over the millennia.

Most states have closed schools for this reason. Colleges first because spring break produced tons of random movement and potential for infection. Then K-12 to reduce association. And now bars and restaurants to reduce random association.

Stores that sell food and supplies are still open, but being sanitized every evening to help reduce spread. It's hoped that shoppers will keep social distance (6 feet) to reduce random spread.

This is the RIGHT THING TO DO.