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Ian and Ed, you both make interesting comments. Each individual must decide for themselves what if any precautions they wish to take. Persons who stand to make or lose money depending upon what precautions others take is not in a position to make suggestions in this respect without appearing as if he has a conflict of interests and cares more about his own pocket than he does about the health and the lives of others.
"I think we should be certain to err on the side of all caution. And if that means risking over-reacting, then yes. Better safe then sorry"
Well, how many Canadians have the virus? How many are dead from it? Do you know?
Each year in Canada, it is estimated that influenza causes approximately: 12,200 hospitalizations and 3,500 deaths.
Shouldn't we be panicking about that? Better safe than sorry after all!
The same things you do to safeguard from 'flu are the things that protect against the corona virus, except for the lack of a vaccine. Do you avoid chess tournaments for fear of 'flu or the common cold. And yes, people do die from colds.
At this point the fear of the new corona virus is almost entirely misplaced. On the other hand low attendance at chess tournaments might reduce the instances of influenza and colds and thus be of some slight benefit, at the expense of the game of chess.
Thank you for a fair question. I think we should be certain to err on the side of all caution. And if that means risking over-reacting, then yes. Better safe then sorry.
I do intend on playing in Edmonton this weekend. I am a bit of a germophobe and I think shaking hands has to be one of the silliest customs. At first it was done because in Medievil times, people would conceal weapons in their hands, and hence, this was a way of affirming you were not carrying any. Nowadays, it is just a good way to give someone a cold. If you do shake hands, make sure to wash your hands soon afterwards and in the meantime, do not bring your hands to your face. Personally, the custom of bowing seems much more sensible.
Also, people may tell you 'I am not contagious anymore'. People are contagious a day or two before their symptoms manifest themselves, until the day the symptoms are gone. Be aware!
Thank you for a fair question. I think we should be certain to err on the side of all caution. And if that means risking over-reacting, then yes. Better safe then sorry.
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