Covid-19

[Dollythehun]

Well, Cheri, I won't be seeing you or Lynne this year then. Sad, but prudent.

Common sense precautions, care for our neighbors, and a calm mind, wise advise.

Connie Star, I just finished three hours of pruning, raking, and cutting back perennials, today I do feel elderly. Lol

[Mountaineer370]

Originally Posted by Dollythehun

Well, Cheri, I won't be seeing you or Lynne this year then. Sad, but prudent.

Common sense precautions, care for our neighbors, and a calm mind, wise advise.

I'm sorry we won't get the opportunity to see each other this year. Take care of yourself!

[rbarata]

Today our government decided to close all schools and many shows and public services are also closed. According the previsions, we will enter soon in the worst phase.
However, I'm a little worried because of the older members of my family.
It also seems people are still not conscious about what is happening. The photo bellow was taken yesterday near my parents home, the day W.H.O. declared a pandemy.

[Ray]

We had choir practice last night, but it remains to be seen if regular services will be held

The governor just requested that events drawing more than 100 people be canceled

I am waiting for our local community band to perform this evening (my wife plays the flute). They, alone, are 70 people, and they usually draw several hundred.

They have already canceled their Saturday concert.

[Clawhammer]

It is good to see governors stepping in with the absence of national leadership.

I am glad we all have our plants at home to enjoy in the coming weeks and months.

[AnonYMouse]

I didn't plan on traveling to it but I was notified by one of the vendors that Santa Barbara canceled their show for this weekend.

[rbarata]

Just now our government imposed limits on nº of persons in malls, restaurants (that include cinemas, etc). In some locations it is under study beach closures too.

[aliceinwl]

I just saw that the Santa Barbara Orchid Show which was due to open tomorrow was cancelled today. I think this was the right move. The Santa Barbara Entomological Society is also canceling all meetings until the fall.

[WaterWitchin]

Originally Posted by rbarata

Just now our government imposed limits on nº of persons in malls, restaurants (that include cinemas, etc). In some locations it is under study beach closures too.

Well Rbarata, from the looks of that beach perhaps they should have started there.

[rbarata]

Originally Posted by WaterWitchin

Well Rbarata, from the looks of that beach perhaps they should have started there.

Authorities already advised everyone to avoid going to the beach and also warned that if this won't happen, prohibition will be enforced with its legal consequences.
Things are now becoming more critical with many limitations to everyday life: limitation on the nº of people simultaneously at the same location, working from home, schools closed, turistic places shutdown, supermarkets with reduced working times, etc, etc.
Hopefully now they'll start to understand.