COVID and Cancellation of Community Events?

Jonesy299 · Post by **Jonesy299** » Thu 12 Mar 2020 9:36 am

Hi

I think there is so much useful information out there re COVID infection precautions etc that we can all make our individual intelligent and balanced assessment on personal risk and how best to reduce that risk. In a nutshell - the chances of contracting this virus remains incredibly low and if individuals keep their hands clean and report any flu like symptoms early then this risk is reduced significantly.

However, unless you completely self isolate (ie don't leave your house) you will be exposed to risk of some level anyway. Most of us will still be shopping at supermarkets that have literally thousands of complete strangers (with no idea if they are taking personal precautions) walking through the door daily and handling goods and produce within.

Most of us will still go to our favourite bars and restaurants hoping that others are taking the same precautions that we are.

I fully agree that 'mass' events probably need to be cancelled or are under review leading up to the event (not least because Government agencies are advising / demanding large venues apply strict control measures so it is out of our control anyway).

BUT - if you are organising (or attending) a modestly attended bar quiz or coffee morning or bingo afternoon (for example) or similar event then you are more likely to be in the company of like minded sensible people who understand the concerns of others. The organiser can remind the attendees to be kind to others and adhere to basic precautions. Those that feel the risk is too great - you need not attend.

I think retaining 'community events' and being in the company of others is even more important in times of crisis - just be sensible.

In short - if you are taking sensible self protection precautions (washing your hands for example) and are still happy to mingle in busy supermarkets or busy government buildings... then you can still meet up with friends and have some community fun too (just be safe and sensible and invite your friends to be the same too).

Cheetah · Post by **Cheetah** » Thu 12 Mar 2020 6:17 pm

Jonesy299 wrote:
Most of us will still go to our favourite bars and restaurants hoping that others are taking the same precautions that we are.

Since yesterday it seems most of the restaurants, bars and cafes in Iskele/Long Beach area have been closed for the rest of the week, apparently as a precautionary measure. Maybe they are disinfecting all the public areas.
Have any of you readers/writers of this site seen anything similiar taking place in your neighbourhood?

Mimi2 · Post by **Mimi2** » Thu 12 Mar 2020 7:11 pm

Sensible words Jonesy. Just use common sense.
Continue to enjoy you time on this wonderful island.

mrsgee · Post by **mrsgee** » Thu 12 Mar 2020 7:40 pm

Bellapais monastery is closing til the end of the month, I think under the Museums directive, also Cafe Paganini by the Monastery is closed.. I hope all the others don't follow suit unless there is a real reason to do so as we are hoping to pop up to Abbey Bell Tower tomorrow and see out very good friends Cengis and Yusuf. As for hand washing, I suffer from OCD... really... and spend all my days cleaning and washing, so my hands, whilst being worn away by various detergents, and my nails, well what can I say other than they are wrecked, I think that I am immune to the virus as I have extremely well scrubbed hands.... the rest of me.... well..... I am just fine...