The NBA has suspended it's season.  One of the players from Utah made a big deal out of "touching" all the mics and tables at a press conference.  He has since tested positive and been indefinantly suspended from the league.  I think a lot of pro sport, especially those played in closed arenas will either play without fans or not play at all.  Of course the sport with their heads stuck firmly up Turds butt, ie pro golf and NASCAR, will take precaustions. 

The NCAA tournament committee are concidering postponing the tourney as of this morning.  No final decision yet.

I too have cancelled myself.  No commnity yoga practice.

It was announced this morning that both the U.S. House and Senate buildings will now be closed to the public until at least April 1.

https://www.marketwatch.com/story/us-capitol-house-and-senate-buildings-will-close-to-public-until-april-1-in-response-to-coronavirus-2020-03-12?mod=bnbh_mwarticle

The show must NOT go on. 

Broadway closes for a month.

The Metropolitan Opera until the end of March.

In addition to Broadway the following are now closed in NYC:

The New York Philharmonic

The Met Art Museum

The Met Opera

Also, The LA Philharmonic announced that concerts at Walt Disney Concert Hall were being canceled, and orchestra concerts in Boston, Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia were called off.

I have a favor to ask:

My husband and I frequently go to Jazz Fest in NoLa. We went on our honeymoon in 1995, and decided to go this year to celebrate our 25th anniversary in style, we even bought VIP tickets. The Fest organizers and governor of Louisiana are refusing to cancel or postpone. Just yesterday the Fest posted that they are offering discounts to AARP members!! I find this unconscionable.

I think they should cancel altogether. And refund everyone. But if not refund, at least a credit for next year.

Would you all mind helping me out? Please email the organizers via this link and demand cancellation:
NOJHF Contact Form

I'll give you a sample here, feel free to create your own or amend it as you like:
"I am writing today to ask you to cancel this year's JazzFest. I have friends who are planning to attend, many of whom are considered high risk for Coronavirus infection and won't be able to go even if it goes on. Please look to Italy as an example of what not to do - i.e., prioritize tourism revenue over public health safety, it's short-sighted and selfish. At the very least, if you are unable to cancel or postpone, consider offering a refund or credit to those who legitimately won't be able to travel there. Ignoring the gravity of this pandemic will only end up besmirching the good reputation of Louisiana hospitality."

Thanks everyone.

Laissez les bons temps rouler, mais pas cette année!!

Posted by: @lovendures

In addition to Broadway the following are now closed in NYC:

The New York Philharmonic

The Met Art Museum

The Met Opera

Also, The LA Philharmonic announced that concerts at Walt Disney Concert Hall were being canceled, and orchestra concerts in Boston, Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia were called off.

NYC has declared its own state of emergency, this is why everything will close. They are correct.

Disneyland is down. During spring break. Good call.

https://www.wesh.com/article/disneyland-closing-in-california-amid-coronavirus-concerns-disney-world-still-open/31450607

USA Swimming has cancelled all meets for 30 days.

My son's college is rumored to be considering being closed next week as an extra spring break week, and will go to online classes for at least a week after that. Fingers crossed ... my son was NOT thrilled when I told him I was going to pull Mama Rank and not let him return on Sunday. My daughter's high school district still hasn't made a decision.

@Saibh - you pull that rank! Lay across the door if you have to! Resort to guilt trips! Do what you have to.

@laura-f

Sent as requested! I hope they do cancel!

My best friend is a teacher at Brookfield, CT schools. They just cancelled schools in Danbury and Brookfield.

Coronavirus leads to Mass suspension in Seattle, dispensation in Kentucky | Catholic Courier

The Archdiocese of Seattle became the first in the country to announce March 11 the temporary suspension of all public Masses to help prevent the spread of coronavirus.

And as some other U.S. bishops have done, Bishop John E. Stowe of Lexington, Kentucky, said he will grant special dispensation from the Sunday Mass obligation for Catholics there for the weekend of March 14 and 15, even though Masses will continue.

The announcements came as the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the U.S. surpassed 1,000 March 11 and the virus that causes it spread to 39 states in the country and the District of Columbia.

https://catholiccourier.com/articles/coronavirus-leads-to-mass-suspension-in-seattle-dispensation-in-kentucky

THIS JUST IN, over our emergency app:

SAN DIEGO COUNTY (CA) - has declared all mass gatherings of more than 250 must be cancelled or postponed. Gatherings of less than 250 people the organizers are responsible to assure social distancing of a minimum of 6 feet of space between humans. Additionally, hospitals, nursing homes, etc., will be restricting visitor access. Restrictions to end of March so far, but may be extended.

@rosieheart  !

@laura-f

Those rules were also instituted statewide by Gov. Newsom in California today, not just in San Diego County.

He didn't include Casinos in the directive, which I think is a huge mistake for California.

On the other hand the San Diego County Dept of Health announced six new cases in the County today, so maybe they wanted to emphasize this!  

News just broke that Justin Trudeau's wife has tested positive for Coronavirus.  

He can't be tested yet, as it takes a couple of days for the virus to show after exposure.

Also, this:

Trump is "considering" cancelling California and Washington.

Trump considers travel restrictions to California and Washington in attempt to stop coronavirus spread

https://news.yahoo.com/trump-considers-travel-restrictions-to-california-and-washington-in-attempt-to-stop-coronavirus-spread-204627351.html

Yet in the midst of massive numbers of school closings, universities switching to online courses, major corporations encouraging working from home, cancellations of major athletic events, music events and festivals across the country, the state of South Carolina remains perplexingly complacent.  South Carolina officials see no need to close schools or businesses or ban large events.

https://www.postandcourier.com/health/covid19/mystery-surrounds-camden-coronavirus-hotspot-as-sc-officials-urge-calm/article_1828232e-647d-11ea-84a7-532ce0cba796.html

Posted by: @rosieheart

Also, this:

Trump is "considering" cancelling California and Washington.

Trump considers travel restrictions to California and Washington in attempt to stop coronavirus spread

https://news.yahoo.com/trump-considers-travel-restrictions-to-california-and-washington-in-attempt-to-stop-coronavirus-spread-204627351.html

Fine with me. It doesn't matter, and people should avoid all travel anyway right now, but I really don't care. He's just punishing countries and states he doesn't like.

@rosieheart

Sure, Trump would like to cancel California and Washington.  We in California, Oregon and Washington would like to cancel Trump, too.

The Covid19 genie is already out of the bottle, Orange bud.  It is in every state, merrily spreading all over the country in communities oblivious to its presence.  In a matter of weeks every state will be like Washington and California.  A travel ban on the west coast isn’t going to fix the problem.  Smart science and medicine just might.

@rosieheart Is this part of what prods California to become more independent?

Nepal cancelled Mt Everest.