CANCELLED due to Corona Virus

Burning Man

The Saint Patrick’s Day parades in Ireland!

Friday night gay orgies in NYC.

Madonna’s concerts were not cancelled due coronavirus! It was due to her dementia!

My holiday to Fiji.

Boston's St. Patrick's Day parade is cancelled, too.

God damn it - not Coachella. How the hell am I supposed to hook up with Aaron Schock and get him to put his hands down my pants while we lock lips in a chemically enhanced embrace. Shit, life sucks.

Lots of medical conventions.

Trump

Corey Feldman was just about to tell us about hollywood pedophiles, then he cancelled.

Ohio State and Michigan State University classes

Youtube travel vloggers.

My period.

Whoops can't blame that on the virus.

Mexican beer in the Deep South.

Lots of air travel around the world. The whole travel/leisure industry is on the ropes, almost worst since 9/11.

InstaHo posts in the wild, but we’ll still have bathroom mirror selfies.

Indian Wells tennis tournament, just a level below the Grand Slams...

Joy Behar's trip to Italy in April.

my Osher classes (old people)

Madonna is very grateful that Coronavirus has come to her rescue

PEARL JAM’S TOUR!

Harvard University says don't come back from soring break, kids. Everyone has to move out by Sunday.

The Ivy League has cancelled its conference basketball tournament. (regular season champion Yale will go to the NCAA tournament, if there is one)

[quote]Ohio State and Michigan State University classes

It's [italic]The[/italic] Ohio State University, and we'll see you in court if you continue using this offensive derivative of the institution's proper name.

Harvard spring semester (will go online where they can).

My hookup tomorrow afternoon.

[quote] The Saint Patrick’s Day parades in Ireland!

Possibly NYC’s as well.

[quote] Harvard University says don't come back from soring break, kids.

Well if they have sores, I don’t want them in my class anyway.

Bernie Sanders. ⚰️

This coming weekend's Tucson Festival of Books was cancelled yesterday, after more than 100 authors backed out because of travel plan being cancelled. It's a big thing in the city, with over 100,000 in attendance every year.

Sad.

Ohio State!!!!!!!!

R31, see r11.

That guy down the street with the gloryhole. His wife has been home all week.

A woman at work is nearly hysterical because her daughter (who is a college senior) has had her graduation ceremony canceled. I wanted to slap her repeatedly and tell her to get a grip. Who GIVES a shit about their college graduation ceremony?

Christmas!

Airlines.

[quote]United Airlines reports 70% plunge in US bookings as coronavirus spreads

Biden and Sanders cancelled their rallies in Michigan.

Amazingly, Broadway is full speed ahead. For now. That’s easily1000+ people together for 2.5 hours at a time. Thoughts.

Eurovision?

La Scala, Milan. Opera queens around the word are verklempt!

The Atlantis gay cruise to the Caribbean departing on March 21 has NOT been cancelled.....yet

Universities are not cancelled they are going online.

I’ve canceled paying my bills this month. I’m not licking any envelopes. Maybe canceled next month too.

my open door policy at my glory hole

The World Marmalade Awards

The revival of MichFest!

Saint Patrick’s parades are being cancelled left and right. So depressing.

We're all unemployed!

CANCELLED due to Corona Virus

My pass around party bottom party scheduled for tomorrow night.

That was going to be cancelled due to lack of interest anyway.

The Night Of A Thousand Stevies is still on for May!!

[quote] The World Marmalade Awards

GODDAMMIT!!!!!

Sonofabitch!

Just got a note from the Munich Opera house and the Schaubühne Theatre in Berlin. All theatre/musical performances cancelled until April 16th

Poor, cursed Milwaukee.

Although July's DNC, as of yet, isn't canceled, still, the City of Milwaukee is thrilled that it's to be there. I hope it can happen.

Annual LA Times Book Festival postponed until October

Not cancelled, but the Biden/Sanders debate will happen on Sunday without a live audience.

Denver’s annual Oyster Fest- -CANCELLED

Actually - Burning Man has NOT been cancelled, so that’s good, right? A sign that the virus will be over with by September. What a relief!

[quote] The Atlantis gay cruise to the Caribbean departing on March 21 has NOT been cancelled.....yet

But everyone will be on Prep for their sloppy cruise ship sex. Surely it'll protect you from the Coronavirus, too.

[quote] Amazingly, Broadway is full speed ahead. For now. That’s easily1000+ people together for 2.5 hours at a time. Thoughts.

Does this mean all the DL Broadway chat queens will be wiped out? THEY'RE all elderly.

Thank Dog they cancelled Coachella and Stagecoach. I was waiting for that.

I’m in Rancho Mirage. 65 with HIV, CHF and renal disease. The considerable older population here could potential;y be devastated. 250,000 party people come from all,over the world for two weekends. All huggy from X and sweating on everything.

Yeah I was wondering how that's going to play out.

I have tickets to 7 different shows between now & June - plus I saw The Girl from the North Country last week.

Ohio State. Isn’t that the university where Senator Jim Jordan was a wrestling coach? And he allowed his players to be molested?

Ohio is the armpit of the U.S. according to Michiganders

Ohio was once a swing state, but now it’s solid deplorable.

My sex life this spring. My partners are as slutty as I am. It's not worth the risk. Maybe things will die down and I'll feast on some ass and cum this summer. I hope so. Maybe they will figure out if people gain immunity after getting the wuflu. Then maybe I could get wuflu and get it over with. But there are different strains so I'm not hopeful.

Drag Con!!!

NY International Auto Show. ☹️

[quote]Thank Dog they cancelled Coachella

Coachella was postponed until October, not cancelled.

the virus isn't in sweat

FLEET WEEK WILL BE CANCELLED!

Oh, the humanity!

[quote] The Atlantis gay cruise to the Caribbean departing on March 21 has NOT been cancelled.....yet

Those nasty bitches have much worse to worry about, than some little corona virus.

That ship will be a floating petri dish, even without the WuFlu.

Europe is CLOSED!!!!!

Meaningless film festivals.

Disneyland must be a hotbed of Corona by now.

[quote] Those nasty bitches have much worse to worry about, than some little corona virus.

So do you, with your extra commas and all.

It seems all the upcoming auto shows. I have a convention in June that is likely to get canceled, but I'm secretly hoping it will.

Dawson's 100-Load Weekend

Nobody can cancel that, r78!

Will the elections be cancelled?

MGM Corporation Casinos have CANCELLED all buffets.

Oh, the humanity!

What will all the fat hordes do now?

[quote] LAS VEGAS – As coronavirus continues to spread across the country, one of Sin City's most popular stops is getting shut down along the Strip: buffets.

[quote] On March 15, MGM Resorts International will temporarily close buffets at the company's seven Strip properties: ARIA, Bellagio, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay, The Mirage, Luxor and Excalibur.

[quote] "These changes are temporary and will be evaluated on a weekly basis," the company said in a statement to the USA TODAY Network.

Studio audiences are canceled for The View, Tamron Hall, Live with Kelly and Ryan and Wendy Williams.

My summer dreams 🥰

R50 how dare you, you DL bitch. Karma is a big bold bull dyke, and she is going to find you.

I was so healthy and ready and willing to finish the madame x tour however unfortunately the corona virus has fucked shit up!

Harvey Weinstein, if we’re lucky!

Broadway tickets are going for 50 bucks, go at your own risk! Tix go on sale Thursday

Rupaul's Drag Con!

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo! (Seriously big money maker for Houston.)

Coworkers who have kids/nieces/nephews in college seem to be reporting new shut downs hourly--Spring Break is this week and the kids are being told to just stay home and classes will be held online.

Given that the most prominent schools have all gone this route (Princeton, Harvard, Stanford and big schools like Ohio State and UCLA too) I'm thinking the vast majority will make a similar decision, especially because lawyers.

Why is everyone dragging their fucking feet? Just fucking cancel shit for two goddamn weeks!

It’s not that easy, r91, nor necessary.

Think of the economic ramifications.

Also, would you mind being laid off for two weeks? Most Americans can’t afford to miss two weeks pay.

R56 Which means no Bernie Bro theatrics, thank God.

The GOP!

NYC St. Patrick's Day Parade officially cancelled.

Production for Survivor season 41 has been delayed due to the coronavirus.

The cancellation of The Boston Marathon next month is being debated. That would be a first.

Starting Monday, March 16, NBC’s The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Late Night with Seth Meyers, CBS’s The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and Comedy Central’s The Daily Show with Trevor Noah will suspend live audiences out of an abundance of caution and concern.

But not enough caution or concern to cancel this weeks audiences.

Why the fuck are churches still having live audience services? So stupid guess they think they’ll pray it away...

That's exactly what I was thinking, R93!

Wow... events are really getting cancelled - left and right.

Is all of this really necessary?

Regarding the link at R81.

I'll bet that MGM Resorts is doing this, just to save money. And NOT out of concern for guests.

They probably think they can cut the chefs, sous chefs, kitchen workers, cooks, and servers, thereby saving millions of dollars.

Cheap fuckers.

Yes R102

Social distancing is our greatest prevention tool

NAB in Vegas. National Association of Broadcasters usually gets 130,000 participants from 60 different countries.

Don't know yet about the WSOP, World Series of Poker scheduled from May 26 - mid June.

Many shows expected to be cancelled or postponed including major music shows like the Stones.

BREAKING - World Figure Skating Championships CANCELED

“With the uncertainty surrounding the spread of the COVID-19 virus, Skate Canada and the International Skating Union (ISU), were informed today by the Government of Quebec that they have cancelled the ISU World Figure Skating Championships 2020,” Skate Canada said in an email statement. “Any fan who has purchased tickets directly from the official ticket provider Evenko will receive details on the refund process in due course.”

The ISU left open the possibility of scheduling world championships this fall.

“Considering the current uncertain developments surrounding the Coronavirus pandemic, a rescheduling and/or relocation of the above-mentioned Championships within the current season, even if the season would be extended by several weeks after its normal end in early April, cannot be reasonably considered,” the ISU announced. “During the coming weeks, the ISU will evaluate in cooperation with all stakeholders whether the ISU World Figure Skating Championships 2020 could possibly be held later in the year, but in any case not before October 2020.”

R193, At least 6 restaurants at the MGM property have also been closed and many employees laid off. Those that remain have had their hours drastically cut.

World Figure Skating Championships just got CANNED

That's big news, R107.

Those fancy restaurants at the casinos, bring in a shit ton of money for them.

Looks like they're gonna get the money out of the gamblers and slot machines, now.

Italy just announced it’s closing all restaurants, bars and shops. Only grocery stores and pharmacies will be open. The streets of Rome, Venice and every other Italian city are deserted.

Also NCAA March Madness games will be played without audiences, as will NBA Golden State Warriors games.

Imagine how weird that will be, watching these games on TV played in silence. No fans. This is getting stranger every day.

[quote]Why the fuck are churches still having live audience services? So stupid guess they think they’ll pray it away...

Can't pass the collection plate if nobody's in church.

[quote] Italy just announced it’s closing all restaurants, bars and shops. Only grocery stores and pharmacies will be open. The streets of Rome, Venice and every other Italian city are deserted.

That is going to WRECK their economy.

Now I truly think that we're going to head into a worldwide recession.

Fasten your seat belts, bitches. It's going to be a bumpy ride.

GLAAD Media Awards canceled because of coronavirus concerns via CNN

Finally THIS might be the end of Dump. It will be the end of a lot of Americans, as well, and our 401-K accounts will suffer and it could lead to a recession (probably), bur honestly, if it takes a scorched earth "act of God" to wrest Dump's hols one the WH, so be it.

*Dump's hold on the WH, so be it.

CME (Chicago Mercantile Exchange) Group announced Wednesday night it will close its Chicago trading floor in a precautionary move due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Will NYSE be next?

FIS Alpine Ski World Cup. Last stage of the women's world cup (3 races) scheduled for this weekend in Sweden cancelled. Federica Brignone of Italy wins the World Cup over Mikaela Shiffrin of USA by default.

Since they cancelled the buffets on the Las Vegas strip, it's only a matter of time before they cancel the shows too. And how can they keep the casinos open? Those slot machines and cards and chips must be teeming with virus.

WaPo: The National Cherry Blossom Festival will cancel several events this month in light of a District recommendation that large gatherings of people be nixed in response to mounting coronavirus concerns.

Festival organizers announced Wednesday that several events would be affected, including the annual Kite Festival, which will be canceled, and the opening ceremony, which organizers are considering live-streaming to avoid hosting a crowd of people at the Warner Theatre.

The Tidal Basin welcome area, where various performers were scheduled to entertain crowds, will also be canceled. The festival’s Pink Tie Party will be rescheduled.

Exactly, R118!!!

These stupid new policies make absolutely no sense, unless they are done uniformly, and ACROSS THE BOARD.

Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune aren't having live audiences. The View didn't have a live audience today.

Is The Price is Right just fucked?

The NBA season just got cancelled after a player was dx’d with CV. They cancelled the game seconds before tipoff then cancelled the entire season just like THAT.

Suspended, not canceled.

Trump’s travel this week:

[quote]BREAKING: “Out of an abundance of caution from the coronavirus outbreak, the president has decided to cancel his upcoming events in Colorado and Nevada,” White House’s Stephanie Grisham says.

[quote] Production for Survivor season 41 has been delayed due to the coronavirus.

I read that production of The Amazing Race was halted half way through the new season that's being filmed.

With Matt Gaetz and Lindsey Graham in self-quarantine for 2 weeks, online traffic to underage twink porn is going to skyrocket.

NEW: NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo announces the cancellation tonight of New York's St. Patrick's Day parade.

Duke university extended spring break one week for its students. This was to give faculty time to change their class for mats over to web based teaching. Other universities are considering this as well now that the governor has declared a state of emergency. We have had cases of the virus that are new from people who attended the BioGen conference in Boston. Travel has risks now.

Reece Witherspoon world premiere of her new show on Hulu. Damn that 25,000 dollar Tom Ford dress is going to waste.

R122. Fucking Rudy Gobert! You dumb fucking M-O-R-O-N!!!

Why couldn't have been a damn hockey player?Damn it.

They just cancelled the Kids' Choice Awards on Nickelodeon.

What if they cancel Christmas this year?

(R133) Nooooooo!!!!!!!!

R56, to be fair, we barely have two live candidates left at this point.

Cinema con in Vegas. They were just saying a few days ago there were going to scrub everything. But Trump banning European travel. It's off. You won't get to see Tom Cruise jumping up and down about Top Gun. Thanks Virus.

Whatever happens, anyone in ANY country having a fucking New Year's Eve crowd celebration 9 1/2 months from now is insane.

I actually believe the virus, already known to exist in December, spread all the faster due to the worldwide 2019 New Year's Eve celebrations.

Just announced. California Mock Trial championships (for high school students).

What's the point of all these cancellations, if airplanes are still flying?

Thousands of travelers crammed into tight spaces, for hours at a time.

Multiply that by thousands of flights a day.

And yet we're cancelling schools and sports events. Talk about STUPIDITY.

Ellen has cancelled her studio audience, as well.

2020 Presidential Election

How is Disneyland not been closed? That place is jam packed with people, you can barely move most of the time.

[quote] They probably think they can cut the chefs, sous chefs,

Oh HELL no!

I will cut a bitch (again)!

I was supposed to lead my AA meeting this morning, but I've still got the dregs of a cold that started in February. When I wake up, I have to spend an hour blowing my nose, and I still cough and sneeze a little. I'm staying home. I'm old, diabetic, and hypertensive. And I can't imagine holding hands with anyone.

The meeting will go on. They always do.

Due to corona virus, Madonna has been forced into early (late and much overdue) retirement! Please except new music from her either never or very far into the future (should she come out of said retirement) due to expected corona virus related delays.

Due to corona virus, Madonna has been forced into early (late and much overdue) retirement! Please except new music from her either never or very far into the future (should she come out of said retirement) due to expected corona virus related delays.

They cancel the St. Pat's parade in Boston, a center for the virus here in the US, because they fear for the folks standing shoulder to shoulder outside.

What about all the little suburban types standing shoulder to shoulder, inside, to peer at tulips?

You'd think this was a hoax the way they just blithely carry on. Idiots.

Please note that the Madame X Tour is not cancelled due the Corona Virus. However Madonna shall now complete the tour from the safety of her home bathroom. If you are a ticker holder, you shall receive a code to stream the show 24 hours before the start time. In keeping with the theme of the tour, please expect a delay of up to two hours before the show starts. Also don’t be alarmed if the show starts while Madge is still on the throne (toilet) taking her royal daily macrobiotic dump!

Credit to American Airlines. They're putting a cap on fares rather than price gouge during this idiotic ban.

NYT reporter Mike McIntire: Bedlam at U.S.-bound airlines at CDG in Paris early this a.m., as Americans pay as much as $20,000 for last-minute flights.

The White House and Capitol are being closed to visitors.

To prevent lynchings of Trump, his cabinet and the GOP Congress people.

R152 The Elites are hiding from the People, the Great Unwashed!

why are they coming here? for what?

CDG is the worst fucking airport!

To see the collapse of a once great civilization. Duh!

If they were really hiding, they'd be at the the Denver airport already.

Princess Cruise Line is shuttering for two months.

I bet they won't pay their low-paid workers from SE Asia and Eastern Europe who also won't be getting tips now.

This would be a good time to buy Carnival Corp stock. They've lost almost 70% of their value over the last year.

All events 250+ in Oregon cancelled for 4 weeks.

So you can still have your gangbang. Nice.

Basically everything here in the Nordic countries.

[quote]So you can still have your gangbang. Nice.

Maybe not.

John Krasinki announced on Twitter that they'll delaying the release of Quiet Place II.

Ultra in Miami

The sex work industry is being hit hard.

We need a bailout!

Vassar went online.

Dallas St. Patrick's Day Parade, scheduled for Saturday, has been cancelled.

Princess has cancelled all sailings for the next 60 days.

I’m a professional musician and all I have heard the past four days is about cancellations. Thousands. All around the US and beyond. A local group was slated to travel to Germany tomorrow, and it was cancelled outright (no compensation) last night.

This is going to get much worse before it gets better

“In my day, we called it Aryan. Everyone else was a n/$$@r!“

i'm so glad I went to all the concerts last year. Not going to any this year...not taking the chance and I doubt the big musicians will be touring, they are in the high risk group, all the years of drug use, weaker immune systems and their advance ages etc

Only cockroaches and The Rolling Stones will survive.

I though it was only cockroaches and Cher that survive the apocalypse?

I forgot about Cher. She will eat The Rolling Stones to survive.

Boston Globe: Officials are closing in on a plan to move the Boston Marathon to the fall.

CNN-A mission to Mars has been postponed, partly due to the coronavirus

A joint European-Russian mission to send a rover to Mars that was due to launch this year, has been postponed to 2022, partly because of the coronavirus outbreak.

In a joint statement, the Russian and European space agencies said that "further tests to the spacecraft with the final hardware and software are needed."

“In addition, the parties had to recognise that the final phase of ExoMars activities are compromised by the general aggravation of the epidemiological situation in European countries.”

CNN-ATP suspends tennis tour for six weeks due to coronavirus concern

The ATP has initiated a six-week suspension of the men’s professional tennis tour due to “escalating health and safety issues” surrounding the global coronavirus outbreak.

Major League Soccer is on hold for a month.

Big Ten, ACC and SEC basketball tournaments are canceled.

TCC Film Festival is canceled.

And they need to just bite the bullet and cancel the Olympics.

I have nothing to add with cancellations but I work in consulting and my CEO has been sending out emails every couple of days saying that basically we won’t stop flying to clients until it’s absolutely necessary. Half of our team works off site, now is not the time to be flying, staying in hotels (cleaned by underpaid staff), and eating out. But this isn’t a decision I can make l, despite working in a building with a patient (healthcare consultant).

Off I go for my Thursday flight. Wish me luck and sorry if I’m a carrier. Oh and I’m flying from one city under a state of emergency to Chicago. I have to be downtown tomorrow so public transit than back in the air next week.

r184, please take care!

[quote] Please except new music from her

No exceptions!!

Every single cancellation is another blow to the economy.

I don't think we will recover from this.

Princess Cruises line announced it is immediately suspending all operations for two months.

We know. We were told an hour ago at r170.

Cancel Culture at its worst!

The PGA Tour indefinitely barred fans from events beginning with Round 2 of The Players Championship on Friday.

Fast and Furious 9 delayed an entire year.

Thanks r185. I’m in my 20s so thankfully I’m not in the high risk age bracket but it sucks that I can be a carrier. If I feel bad at any point I’m calling in sick.

I just got a message from a coworker that one of the managers on this project is self-quarantining in his hotel room, but joining us on our flight home. Like no, keep your ass here and get tested first! If he’s sick the cleaning staff could end up catching it. People are very selfish. But, it he tests positive then my job would be forced to ground us. If I get sick I’m gonna secretly blame him.

Welcome to the Great Depression of 2020! Despite advice I put everything in extreme conservative funds right before Brexit and kept them there. Hope my pattern holds but I am losing very little.

The Texas Bear Round Up is still set to go this weekend in Dallas. Get your coronavirus and STDs all in one place!

The Met will close in NYC temporarily.

[quote]Fast and Furious 9 delayed an entire year.

Finally, some good news!

The NHL is on hold.

Thankfully, the successful attempt to break the Guinness World Record for number of people dressed as Smurfs in Landerneau, Brittany, France was not affected.

The Power 5 leagues -- the ACC, Big Ten, Big 12, SEC and Pac-12 -- canceled their men's basketball conference tournaments on Thursday.

Also announcing that their tournaments would not be played were the American, Atlantic 10, Conference USA, MAC, America East, Big Sky and WAC.

The NCAA just needs to bite the bullet.

R200 are those March Madness games? I don’t follow sports, but I’m confused how the NBA can suspend, yet the NCAA decides to keep up the charade.

New York State is banning gatherings of more than 500 people. Including Broadway.

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R202 those are the individual conference tournaments that determine the league's automatic entry to the NCAA tournament. The individual conferences have control over their own tournament so can decide to cancel, play to an empty stadium (as several were planning to do) or play with a crowd, separate from any decision the NCAA makes for the main tournament. The plan as of now is to play the NCAA tournaments (men and women) with only essential staff and family members in the stands, but my guess is they will cave and cancel.

California is doing a mass gathering ban...and exempts Disneyland.

Jersey City bars will close at 10 p.m.to curb the spread of coronavirus

Venues that hold more than 25 people — including bars and restaurants — are being asked to take attendance at the door in order to track exposure, officials said.

On Thursday MLB announced that effective Friday, March 13 it would be suspending all spring training events indefinitely, and the delay could potentially impact the start of the regular season.

The NHL has “paused” its season Thursday one day after the NBA did the same amid concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic. All NHL teams cancelled their morning skates, practices and team meetings earlier in the day Thursday under the advisement of the League. The NHL, NBA, MLB and MLS restricted media access to locker rooms earlier this week amid fears of spreading the virus.

The Senate will cancel its recess planned for next week as Congress scrambles to respond to the economic effects of the coronavirus outbreak, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Thursday.

The Biden/Bernie debate has been moved from Arizona to DC.

Major League Soccer suspended for 30 days.

R211 with or without an audience?

Still without.

NYS is also capping venues with capacities of less than 500 to 50% of normal.

Dawson's 25 Load Weekend just doesn't have the same ring to it.

All Ohio schools are closed for 3 weeks.

French schools.

Yet the NCAA still won’t cancel. Madness

Duke and Kansas have stopped all athletics, meaning they are now out of the NCAA. Kansas was one of the top choices to win it all with Duke in the next group of teams with a good chance.

Wonder when the NCAA will cave and cancel?

Houston Rodeo has shut down after 5 days after someone turned up positive. Lots of pissed vendors but the event is so huge that it was bound to happen.

Boomers.

NYC is now under a state of emergency.

IL governor, Cook County President, and Mayor (who aren’t the best of friends to put it lightly) are doing a joint presser at 5. I wonder if CTA will be shut down or severely reduced.

Geneva Switzerland shutting down all fun (such as we have).

To be honest, no one was going to see Madonna anyway.

[quote]The Metropolitan Museum, Metropolitan Opera, Carnegie Hall and the New York Philharmonic all close.

That’s a lot of vacations ruined and a massive financial blow to NYC.

Have to wonder if all the at home time for the athletes will lead to an explosion of quarantine babies next year.

March Madness is officially canceled.

Newsweek says the NCAA will forgo nearly $1 billion by canceling March Madness.

Will the Emmy’s just be a press release?

WonderCon is postponed.

San Diego Comic Con is still on, but that may change.

I do not know about LA but in NYC, the mayor has said that everyone, no matter their immigration status, testing will be covered. also applies to those without insurance.

If in 2 weeks almost everyone will have it, and most are just stumbling around at home with a mediocre flu, what's the point in testing everyone?

Disneyland to close starting Saturday.

Variety: It's only the fourth time in history that Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif., has fully suspended operations. The other instances were Sept. 11 attacks, the morning after JFK’s assassination and the Northridge earthquake.

It’s unclear if Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla., will remain open.

[quote] If I get sick I’m gonna secretly blame him.

Fuck that! Publicly blame his selfish ass.

[quote]Get your coronavirus and STDs all in one place!

One stop shopping!

MLB has delayed opening day by at least 2 weeks.

[quote] The Biden/Bernie debate has been moved from Arizona to DC.

Given that it's in both of those places, maybe they should move it to Alaska.

Australian Formula One

R233 Might as well act as if everyone has it at this point. Many of those spreading it are asymptomatic so they are less likely to get tested. Those who are showing symptoms of something so minor as the common flu must use extreme caution.

Now would be the time to binge watch your tv shows.

“This is an unmitigated disaster that the administration has brought upon the population, and I don’t say this lightly,” says Ashish Jha, director of the Harvard Global Health Institute. “We have had a much worse response than Iran, than Italy, than China ."

MSNBC's Michael Del Moro:

Just spoke to Dr. Jha because this quote seemed so jarring given the outcomes in Iran & Italy.

He described himself as not being an alarmist, but said he is “stunned.”

“I’m not aware of any other country in the world that has done as bad of a job as the US on a federal level.”

Dr. Fauci on US coronavirus testing:

"It is a failing. I mean, let’s admit it... The idea of anybody getting it easily the way people in other countries are doing it? We’re not set up for that. Do I think we should be? Yes. But we’re not."

[quote] March Madness is officially canceled.

Vegas is going to suffer because of this.

Expect to see some major announcements coming from there, very soon.

[quote]March Madness is officially canceled.

Now they cancel it.

They're only cancelling events with crowds of 250+ people, so Janet Jackson's concert tour can proceed as planned.

Vegas is going to get walloped. Who in their right mind would go to a casino right now? They're hotbeds for germs and viruses.

R247 is a SHADY bitch!

According to colleagues and relatives, almost all the suburban public and private schools in NYC area are shutting down, not just in those towns in Westchester.

Sort of like the colleges-- once Chappaqua and Summit and Westport shut down, everyone else feels pressured to do the same because who wants to be the school district that let kids go to school and then everyone in town came down with it.

Plus parents working from home and college kids home so why are high schoolers still at it.

^^this is all just happening this afternoon, like in the past 2-3 hours

[quote]almost all the suburban public and private schools in NYC area are shutting down

Pikers. All K-12 schools in Maryland and Ohio are closed.

Things are really ramping up!

The U.S. is going into full on PANIC MODE.

How exciting!

Is the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade still on?

It will be televised with no audience, no marching bands, no musical numbers. Just balloons and empty floats. It will feel like shopping at Macy’s.

All Broadway shows shut down, plus Carnegie Hall, The Met Opera, The Met Museum. Disneyland also shut down, though no word yet on Disney World in Florida.

Typically the delays with school closings are due to the number of kids that rely on the schools for food and daytime shelter. NYC alone has almost 110k homeless or hungry children. So when a school is hesitant to close for say a snow day, often it’s because they know that a silent minority of children suffer.

In this instance, nothing can be done, but I hope those babies are taken care of.

Hopefully they can arrange food delivery to these kids on a daily basis.

R257, normally I would call you a disgusting hysterical vagina laden frau...but I agree with you in this case.

It’s funny how a crisis draws us together.

Who will take care of the children of the working poor? It's not like working class people can "work from home" for crissakes.

What about Dump's next big July 4th extravaganza?

Sen. Lindsey Graham in self-quarantine after being at Mar-a-Lago with infected person.

That would cure the US of a different disease.

Lindsey Graham reacted like Aunt Pittypat in "Gone with the Wind"!

Miss Graham was out and about in disguise, shoplifting china.

Hopefully most of Congress will die off. Most of them are 70+ and look to be in horrible health.

Disneyland!

[quote]JUST IN: Disneyland in CA closing as of Friday because of coronavirus. Only 4th time in history that operations have been fully suspended: 9/11, Northridge quake, nat'l day of mourning after JFK assassination.

All schools in France closed.

[quote]France will close schools and is advising elderly people to stay at home to try and contain the spread of coronavirus, the country's president announces.

[quote] Vegas is going to suffer because of this. Expect to see some major announcements coming from there, very soon.

Hopefully this will give Sheldon Adelson a heart attack that he never recovers from.

All Catholic churches across Rome to completely close due to coronavirus.

ESPN might have to go off the air, how many times can you report that nothing is happening. No games are being played. I guess they can report on who has caught the virus.

[quote]ESPN might have to go off the air, how many times can you report that nothing is happening. No games are being played. I guess they can report on who has caught the virus.

This might be the thing to save the XFL 2.0.

ESPN can go back to their roots and show clips from less popular sports that occurred this year. Ping pong or volleyball could be fun to see for a change.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art and MFA Boston are closed until further notice.

R271, I think golf is still happening...not cancelled yet. just not allowing fans on course.

I think we may be 2 of the 10 DLers who got that R272, but it was very funny

The Smithsonian is closed until further notice.

If David Archuleta's upcoming concert tour is cancelled, or I don't get the VIP meet and greet that I paid for, I'm literally going to shit.

Mount Everest!

[quote]Coronavirus fears have prompted Chinese officials to close access to Mt. Everest from Tibet, according to climbers with knowledge of the matter.

I hope that just happens naturally for you on regular basis.

[quote]All Catholic churches across Rome to completely close due to coronavirus.

Catholic Churches NEVER cancel Mass. This might be unprecedented.

It’s the Apocalypse!

Amazon is blocking new listings for face masks, hand sanitizer and other coronavirus-related products on its site, marking its latest effort to stamp out price gouging.

The company confirmed to CNBC that it sent out a notice to sellers this week informing them that it’s not accepting applications to sell “disposable face masks, hand sanitizers, disinfecting wipes/sprays, isopropyl alcohol or related products.”

I was just at Trader Joe's in Silverlake (LA), it most certainly looks like the apocalypse in there. Empty shelves throughout the store.

Meanwhile across the street at Gelsons, people are shopping and some have loaded carts but no empty shelves. Maybe it's just better management or the people that can afford to do their main grocery shopping there aren't panicking.

The Eagle is closed!

What am I supposed to do with my weekends now...

is that the same sign they used in 1981?

Rockbar?

Broadway goes dark.

Alex Jones

[quote]NY Attorney General issues cease and desist order to Alex Jones over fake coronavirus treatments.

Coronavirus school closings: Ohio, Maryland become first states to shut all K-12 schools

All K-12 schools in Ohio will be shut down for three weeks starting Monday to try to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced Thursday.

The move will affect approximately 1.8 million children enrolled in Ohio's public, charter and private schools.

Shortly after the Ohio announcement, Maryland's superintendent announced the state's schools would close for two weeks starting Monday.

The actions are the most sweeping school closure efforts in the U.S. so far and stand to disrupt just about everything related to family and school routines.

Seattle Public Schools on Wednesday became the first major metropolitan school district to announce it would cancel all classes to contain the spread of the virus. The district, which serves about 54,000 students, will be closed for at least two weeks starting Thursday. School officials told parents to plan as if they were entering an extended spring break.

In addition, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Thursday ordered all K-12 schools in three of the state's counties worst hit by the virus — King, Pierce and Snohomish — to close from at least March 17 to April 3.

The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has advised schools that if an infection is detected in the community, school leaders should consult with their local health departments about when to close.

But as the virus has spread this week, school and political leaders have taken more aggressive actions. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear on Thursday recommended but did not mandate public and private schools close for two weeks starting Monday.

DeWine said on Twitter Thursday that he knew the move would impact families in a major way.

"We understand the sacrifice this will entail, but this is the right thing to do," he said.

DeWine added that the state needed to do everything it can to slow the spread of the virus.

Still, many parents complained on social media Thursday, saying that closing schools would put additional pressures on parents, especially those with low incomes, by putting their jobs at risk.

R247 you win the internet for the year!

Tribeca Film Festival postponed over coronavirus outbreak

‘The Tonight Show,’ ‘Late Night’ suspended over coronavirus

Huh, R292?

Why don't they just film without a live audience, like everyone else?

Mulan, New Mutants, and Antlers have all been delayed.

Many of those shows are produced in hamster tunnel tight quarters.

No more curling, eh R224? So sorry.

DISNEY WORLD IN ORLANDO CLOSED!

[quote] DISNEY WORLD IN ORLANDO CLOSED!

It's the end of the world!!!!

R293 I agree. You'd think the late night talk shows would segue to a format that was more like the one-on-one interview shows (Dick Cavett, Tom Snyder, Larry King) where a studio audience wasn't really necessary, or even like an in-studio Howard Stern 'radio" show type format.

R299, I think that the hosts don't want to come into contact with ANYONE now.

If Tom Hanks can get the virus, then anyone can! lol

Window ladies in Amsterdam, The Hague and Hamburg? You in danger, girls.

Who is Tom Hanks?

“He used to be big.”

You would think they'd be able to do video conference type hookups and just have split screen for talk shows--they do that on news shows enough.

Celebrity would not have to leave their house, just log in on their laptop.

This is getting ridiculous. The whole (Western) world is shutting down! It’s worse than post-911.

Shutting stuff down is how you contain a pandemic r305.

If you keep life as normal it will just keep spreading.

Live Nation is stopping all concert tours until June.

Grey's Anatomy has halted production.

Unfortunately, R305, there isn't much choice.

Grace & Frankie has also halted production.

R310, considering that all four leads are 80 years old or around there, that's not a bad call for that set...

LA Pride in June postponed!!

[quote]Shutting stuff down is how you contain a pandemic. If you keep life as normal it will just keep spreading.

But is the death rate really worth the devastating economic effect? The disruption is affecting millions of people who are unlikely to die or even become sick. Coronavirus is not on par with the bubonic plague or Spanish flu.

There are rumors that IML (International Mr. Leather) will be postponed/cancelled - contrary to the “we are evaluating/monitoring” statement on the site.

Although I love it as a Chicagoland native and a bit of a kinkster- I think it might be a good idea not to have the usual amount of bodily fluids at that event spreading around during a pandemic, especially given that a good percentage of the contestants (friends, partners, family) and visitors are flying in from all corners of the globe.

Regardless- if I’m staying home for non-essential tasks as I already am, there is no way in hell I’m going to a large gathering that involves the closest possible contact and the most exposure to other people’s (insert fluid here). It’s bad enough to have to worry about STI exposure there, let alone caronavirus and the clap co-mingling.

The Tournament of Players Championship was just cancelled in my home town . Thats 10s of millions gone from the local economy right there.

The entire world has gone insane with this cancel culture.

The last straw was the world figure skating championships.

From NYC an impressive list so far...

All Broadway shows are cancelled at least until 13 April

Lincoln Center/Metropolitan Opera and nearly all other NYC cultural institutions are closed for various periods of time.

Depending upon which source you believe NYC's Saint Patrick's Day parade is either postponed or cancelled.

Chiller Theatre postpones April show.

Bummed I won't get to see Kate Jackson, but also recognize this is the right call to make.

Please tell me Top Gun has been delayed a year also.

All these travel, entertainment, hospitality an so forth closures are going to hit people who least can afford it very hard.

One or two days without work (if not paid) much less couple of weeks is going to severely impact people who probably don't have a large or any nest egg to rely upon.

More bad news for NYC economy Wall Street banks are sending traders and other employees to either satellite offices in suburbs, and or allowing them to work from home. These high earners spend, when they aren't around or don't, city's economy will take a hit.

Not cancelled.................BUG CHASING!

R151 You have got to laugh at seeing Indians traveling with face mask, to then go back to India with is a cesspool of a place. India will its goal of having toilet access for all Indians by 2050. May these be blessed by their many handed multiple gods.

Hands Across America 2020.

With places like Museums, Art Galleries - are they been closed for legal reasons (potential for being sued later on for being a contagion site), for economic reasons (don't have to pay staff given no one is going) or are they being forced to close by government decree?

Doesn't seem to be a blanket nor straight answer to your last query.

Cultural institutions here in NYC employ various persons from hourly/salaried to contract performing artists (musicians, dancers, actors, etc....) where compensation likely is spelled out by agreement.

Stands to reason if governor of a state orders places closed, then he or state needs to come up with a way to make people whole. Places are talking about being shut for two, three or more weeks. Few employed people can go that long without paychecks.

The Sydney Royal Easter Show 👑

Still laughing that there are "rumors" about the International Mister Leather Show

Every subculture, I guess...

Easter!

The Pittsburgh church where one of my AA groups meets is closed for all functions for the rest of March, and "will see" about April.

[quote]But is the death rate really worth the devastating economic effect? The disruption is affecting millions of people who are unlikely to die or even become sick.

If the pandemic can be contained and the spread and deaths limited... then the economy will recover. The quarantining and cancellations are what needs to be done right now.

All K-12 schools in Michigan closed for (at least) three weeks.

English football suspended until April 3.

Saw a report on NY1 yesterday and they went to Chinatown in Brooklyn and a few business have closed temporarily because there is just no business. And it's spreading to other areas, not just chinatown shops.

OK bye HUNTY. Stay "OPPRESSED". You should learn to pick your enemies. People who started talking to you in this thread are not.

[quote]The Pittsburgh church where one of my AA groups meets is closed for all functions for the rest of March

You can chain-smoke and drink coffee by the gallon at home. No Jesus needed.

Maybe try and live your life responsibly rather than blame a non-"disease" over which you "have no power."

Dallas County declared a "state of emergency" to shut down any large gatherings. I guess this means Texas Bear Round Up -- which starts tonight -- is kaput.

R341, why the need to be such a dick?

R335, maybe your AA group can set up a conference call or webcast? Or meet in the parking lot or a park?

The Masters is postponed

That, and March Madness are my father’s favorite times of here. He must be bummed.

[quote]Coronavirus is not on par with the bubonic plague or Spanish flu.

Racist!

Oregon schools closed until April 1.

got an email, NYPL is closing from Sat Mar 14 until end of march.

NYPL?

new york public library

All gatherings over 250 people canceled in Michigan.

Yet WWE is still having events? WTF?

Like churches, gun shows and nascar events that should stay open for maximum culling.

CNN-California's largest school districts will close starting Monday

California's two largest school districts — Los Angeles Unified School District and the San Diego Unified School District — will close starting Monday due to the coronavirus pandemic.

CNN-Delta will cut overall capacity by 40% and park up to 300 aircraft

“The speed of the demand fall-off is unlike anything we’ve seen – and we’ve seen a lot in our business,” CEO Ed Bastian wrote in a memo to employees that was obtained by CNN.

The company will make an “overall capacity reduction in the next few months of 40 percent – the largest capacity reduction in Delta’s history, including 2001,” Bastian wrote. “The situation is fluid and likely to be getting worse.”

CNN-London Marathon postponed to October

“We know how disappointing this news will be for so many…the world is in an unprecedented situation grappling with a global pandemic of COVID-19 and public health is everyone’s priority," the event's director Hugh Brasher said in a statement.

Everything seems rather calm in the US. Idk, I wasn’t expecting a disaster movie style panic, but it feels like things are under control. In Chicago, people are going about their business as usual. Schools are in session and most white collar workers I know are staying home.

I went to the grocery store, they were out of chicken, streaks, and TP, but everything else was there as usual. I think we might look back at the hysteria and shake our heads over the hype.

Like Y2K all over again.

Frankly I don’t really see much of a difference in my neighborhood on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. I did walk through the Broadway district last night. That was sad.

Eurovision announcement due soon.

the EIFFEL TOWER!

Wellcome collection closed.

Russia doesn’t seem all that worried about this, despite being a neighbor of China. Something is fishy.

Europe shut down at the end of the working day. All schools will close including universities. Yeah - it took them 2 weeks too long to do this!

I went to the supermarket afterwork in Geneva and it looks like a bomb went off. Never ever seen that before in Switzerland.

I wonder if next week they will bite the bullet and close most commerce, like Italy. I doubt it. Only if the numbers get as bad as Italy.

All officials are waiting "till the last minute" in Europe - in my opinion. I mean for the "social distancing". But I'm glad governments finally caved and shut this stupid shit down. I am quite sure my university classes were teaming cesspools of gorgeous young men marinating in coronavirus and not feeling the least bit sick.

Someone on Reddit said all gyms in Pennsylvania were closed too.

I suspect that is coming everywhere

R363 “Someone on Reddit said“ is a rumor, not a fact.

Please do not spread rumors.

It's someone I actually talk to fairly often so not just a rando R364

And just googled it and it's only Montgomery County for now

Yes r364 We wouldn't want someone to be misinformed about gym closings in Pennsylvania.

CNN @CNN · 15m The Eiffel Tower will close for "an indefinite period of time" because of coronavirus concerns

Donald Trump.

This is currently trending on Twitter (#9)

Disney stops production on all live-action films amid coronavirus

I finally saw Trump address to the nation on the coronavirus. Oh My God what a shit show.

Ryan Murphy's The Prom halted production until April. The Netflix musical was a week short of wrapping, but one big scene, due to be shot at an LA school, had to be scrapped when the school closed to the Coronavirus.

[quote] I went to the grocery store, they were out of chicken, streaks,

They were out of windex?

[quote] Someone on Reddit said all gyms in Pennsylvania were closed too.

[quote] And just googled it and it's only Montgomery County for now

Now do you see why he chided you about spreading rumors?

[post redacted because linking to dailymail.co.uk clearly indicates that the poster is either a troll or an idiot (probably both, honestly.) Our advice is that you just ignore this poster but whatever you do, don't click on any link to this putrid rag.]

Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall closed until further notice.

Delta cancelled all flights to/from Europe (except London.)

LA Catholic archdiocese says Mass not required for the next three weeks.

But most importantly: CCBC is closing its playrooms!

[quote]While there have been no reported cases of COVID-19 at CCBC Resort Hotel, after carefully reviewing the guidelines of the Governor of California’s executive order and in the best interest of our guests and staff, we are proceeding with the closure of our interior playrooms effective immediately, until further notice. The hotel and restaurant will remain open at this time.

As a hermit I find all of this social isolation to be thrilling!

This is also going to cancel some marriages, when straight and gay couples are finally forced to spend a lot of time with one another. I know folks who almost deliberately (or maybe subconciously) schedule themselves to work on different shifts from their partners. They may sleep together, have sex, but otherwise, maybe just really see other on their days' off. Major shocks might be coming. But stay healthy folks -- divorce courts hopefully will reopen soon.

I have plenty of CDs and DVDs to go through, then cassettes, then LPs, to say nothing of streaming and broadcast tv. You think my talking back to the tv before was weird? It'll soon be de rigeur and fashionable.

We know r376.

Thank God the popey thing archdiocese gave me permission to not attend my Massley obligations for the next 3 weeks!

I have friends in Singapore and they told me catholic masses were virtually livestreamed since January.

I was keeping my distance from people on the streets. and people have to stay farther apart when in line.

I am uncomfortable in stores, it was so warm today, stores didn't have doors open, the air circulation wasn't good. I tried to get the fuck out as soon as possible.

Sony studios lot shut down.

I was at work today and they sent us home after four hours. The shooting crew never made crew call because the camera department all "called in sick". The producers had been going back and forth about whether they were going to film the last episode, the camera crew decided for them.

‘Wendy Williams Show’ postpones production indefinitely over coronavirus

“To Our Dedicated Wendy Show Staff,” a statement released to the team began, “the safety and well-being of our employees is our top priority. Considering the current escalation of the Coronavirus, production will be put on hold, indefinitely. However, the office will remain open for you to pick up any materials or personal items.

“In place of live shows we will air repeats and we will continue to monitor the situation with the CDC and city officials to determine the best time to return and produce live shows again. Thank you for everything you do and please stay safe!”

R378 my boyfriend is temporarily moving in with me next week. We’re both self-isolating separately until then, and then we’ll continue to stay isolated together. Should be interesting.

Washington state schools closed through at least April 24. That's longer than any other state at this point.

Vermont Country Store has moved their self-service penny candy behind the counter!

Hot Docs International Documentary Festival (April 30 to May 10) in Toronto was just postponed. It's a HUGE event for the global documentary community.

No rescheduled dates at the moment.

Variety had a rundown yesterday of shows and movies that have been shut down or delayed.

The American Psychiatric Association's executive committee is meeting to discuss cancelation of its annual conference, to be held this year in Philadelphia. Why they need to actually have a meeting, I don't know, as Philly has banned gatherings of more than a thousand people (this gets 10,000+) and most healthcare networks have banned corporate travel, AND this idiotic travel ban will keep people coming in from overseas.

Don't these networks and studios have enough stuff in the can that they can release sooner?

Orlando Bloom is self-quarantined!

The Ab.bey, formerly a gay bar, closed!

The WeHo strip may become a ghost town soon..

[quote] Vermont Country Store has moved their self-service penny candy behind the counter!

Oh shit!

Well, that’s that folks. Now I’m really scared. Now we know panic has set in and we’re all going to die.

Last one to go: tell the world my story!

Threesomes, orgies, and gang bangs in Bugliano, Italy.

I wonder if that's why LA Pride was canceled so far in advance. Not just the crowds but the intimacy.

There’s no intimacy at Pride. Just sex.

All Easter egg hunts canceled this year.

[quote] CANCELLED due to Corona Virus

hopefully, soon,,,Trump

CNN-"Last Week Tonight" and "Real Time with Bill Maher" halt production over coronavirus concerns

CNN-"Jimmy Kimmel Live" suspends production

According to an ABC Entertainment spokesperson, they “hope to be back on the air with new shows Monday, March 30.”

Kissing of the world-famous Blarney Stone in Cork, one of Ireland's top visitor attractions, has been suspended for the first time in its history. The closure of the stone is necessary to support the introduction of new measures to minimise the spread of Coronavirus in Ireland 💋

[quote]Kissing of the world-famous Blarney Stone

People actually do that? How disgusting.

My local dive bar closed. Shit just got real.

PORTLAND, Ore. — The Portland Police Bureau announced Friday that it will reduce the number of calls that it dispatches officers to “in person." It will instead direct officers to use the phone to contact people who’ve reported some types of non-life-threatening crimes.

[quote]Orlando Bloom is self-quarantined!

Now that Tom and Rita have set the standard, is this going to be the new trend among celebs? Is this the new "African Baby Adoption Catalog"? How long until we start hearing about Z list celebs self-quarantining?

In an abundance of caution, actor Stephen Baldwin has announced that he is self-quarantining. "I felt is was the best thing I could do to protect the health and safety of myself and my fan," said the brother of the better-known Baldwin Brothers Alec, Daniel, and Billy.

Kellyanne Conway has announced that she is shutting her fucking lying cunt whore mouth for the foreseeable future.

Hopefully Trumps second term! Horrible to say but maybe this was a blessing in disguise to show Americans just how inept this clown truly is.

That would require decapitation, R407.

All the films and tv shows that have closed down (as of now). It sucks because even though we're employed under the payroll companies, we're essentially freelancers:

My peoples, gel the finger after touch the pussy.

Trump has decided to cancel the election in November .

All your favorite suicide spots, still there for you!

r412, if that happens, then it'll be riots in the street.

Too bad For Trump states handle elections. Maybe he can get the red states to cancel, but the blue states are voting his ass out.

Boston public schools closed until the end of April

There was an upcoming DataLounge convention that was just getting going. Has that been cancelled?

CANCELED is spelled with one L, not two.

Let's use this virus as a teaching moment.

We don’t want gravestones with spelling mistakes.

Will George Clooney organize a star-studded telethon to raise money for Coronavirus victims?

R417 Yes, after the special guests, the cast of Small Wo^der, withdrew.

WWE is wrestling in front of empty seats in their training center

Johnny Rapid's hole is shutting down.

the public schools in Washington state will be closed until April 24.

cancel [ kan-suhl ]

verb (used with object), can·celed, can·cel·ing or [bold](especially British) can·celled, can·cel·ling.[/bold]

1. to make void; revoke; annul: to cancel a reservation.

2. to decide or announce that a planned event will not take place; call off: to cancel a meeting.

Spring Break is still happening in Miami Beach!

[quote]We know [R376].

And how exactly did you find out? Because CCBC isn't mentioned anywhere else.

[quote] In an abundance of caution, actor Stephen Baldwin has announced that he is self-quarantining. "I felt is was the best thing I could do to protect the health and safety of myself and my [bold]fan,[/bold]" said the brother of the better-known Baldwin Brothers Alec, Daniel, and Billy.

And this isn’t even a typo.

[quote] In an abundance of caution, actor Stephen Baldwin has announced that he is self-quarantining.

This kind of shit pisses me off. I wish we could ALL self-quarantine. I’ll sit home for 14 days no problem.

Most of us regular folk can’t afford to do that and don’t have assistants to help and go to the supermarket for us. This preening of celebrities is arrogant bullshit.

Trust us, Steve, you could self-quarantine for a year. You won’t be missed.

All Catholic masses in Colorado are cancelled until further notice per the Denver Archdiocese. I never thought I would see the Catholic Church do that.

Blue Bloods is literally the only thing shooting next week and that’s because they’ll be on a soundstage and will be wrapping up their final episode.

I hope Jamko becomes a series regular, r431. I'll be looking for him in the weeks to come. How many more eps?

U.S. military is canceling all domestic travel until May 11.

Um, R429. That was a parody, not a real quote.

And yes, R428, that was not a typo.

Denmark has closed its borders -- and "the Copenhagen Police has revealed that any stranded passengers must remain in the airport in order to reduce the chance of spreading the coronavirus."

I cancelled my subscription to Zombie Holocaust Orgy Weekly.

Why pay for it when I can just look out the window in a week?

All Apple stores across the world is closing for 2 weeks!

[quote] All Apple stores across the world is closing

Oh, dear!

All of the NYC Union Square Hospitality Group businesses will join the list of restaurants that will temporarily close in light of the COVID-19 crisis, according to staffers at multiple restaurants.

With more than 20 restaurants in multiple cities, the Danny Meyer-run company is one of the biggest groups yet to announce a wider shut down. Restaurants Untitled and the Modern, which attached to museums that announced closures on Thursday, are ending service, but the company’s standalone restaurants will also be temporarily closing their doors. Businesses include fine dining restaurants like Gramercy Tavern, the more casual barbecue spot Blue Smoke, and counter-service cafe Daily Provisions. The D.C. restaurants will also close. Staffers told Eater that exact timing for reopening would be determined later.

“This decision brings with it very real sacrifices for our team, but I feel it is necessary that USHG do our part to prevent the spread of this pandemic,” Meyer said in a statement. “By fully facing this storm today, we all hope to return to serving our community sooner than later.”

Other restaurateurs are opting to shut down instead of staying open at the half-capacity mandated by the state on Thursday, including Eric Ripert, who announced that his luxe seafood tasting restaurant Le Bernardin would also shut down for at least two weeks.

Carnival Corp is suspending North American operations of Carnival Cruise Line, Cunard, Holland America, and Seabourn for 30 days, in addition to the 60-day suspension already ordered for Princess.

I think all "Oh, dear!" posts should be though of as being voiced by the kid who plays Young Sheldon. He actually says "Oh, dear!" quite a lot on that show.

thought of, that is

Is the Slovenian Whore still in business?

Chatter on the Hill about nationwide air travel suspension. I’m sure we aren’t playing on this thread, but if your delaying grocery runs just do it ASAP. If nothing happens then no great loss.

Sorry to be a concern troll.

Just got a text from a friend of mine from DC who has a friend who works at the pentagon (not kidding) who says quarantines may be imminent.

Thank for the second confirmation r445. I really hate sounding like a dramatic concern troll, but things sound serious. I have to remember that Europe, South Korea, China, and Japan is basically shit down.

Also to consider 446, what areas will be quarantined? Everywhere? Or will they target the areas they would LIKE to quarantine?

I keep a healthy skepticism. I don't think our government will pass up any opportunity to step on the areas of society they have a natural aggression toward.

I don't think Beverly Hills is going to see many National Guard soldiers hanging around.

New York will be quarantined (they have surpassed Washington with the highest number of cases in US - as I predicted yesterday). Ferries and Path trains between NJ and NY will be stopped by the end of next week. I don’t know about Lincoln and Holland Tunnels and CT...

r448 yet Chicago is keeping our schools open, lol. Nothing to see here folks, iT's AbOuT tHe ChIlDrEn! This time next year, the teachers will be on their annual strike for another 1-3 weeks, basically saying "fuck them kids! I want more money!"

[quote]Is the Slovenian Whore still in business?

She'll be shut down by STDs, not the corona virus.

R449, NYC schools are still open too...

Didn't I read somewhere that kids don't get it?

r452, Kids don’t get symptoms...yet. However, they can be carriers and get everyone else sick including adults in their families and teachers.

r451 then I don't see how this is such a big deal. Adults work in the schools, the kids will be traveling around the city. They can spread it. I feel like there are mixed messages here. Other countries closed their schools. Entire states have closed their schools. But virus rich NYC keeps the schools open?

Does this smell funky to anyone else?

Celine Dion has postponed the remainder of her North American tour, which I called after she missed two shows last week due to a cold (according to her people).

R454 - Yes, VERY FUNKY!

R451 Well, today is Saturday. They have the weekend to decide what's happening on Monday, the next school day.

[quote]Europe, South Korea, China, and Japan is basically shut down.

Actually China is starting to open back up. Schools, restaurants, factories and businesses are slowly opening. They’re past the crisis that is now hitting Europe and will be here in the coming weeks.

R458: China may get a 2nd wave - from visitors bringing it back in!

The Archdiocese of New York has canceled all Masses.

What if a Catholic dies but isn't in a state of grace?

Teacher here. My county in California has canceled all classes until beginning of April. No kids for 4 weeks (including our spring break) However, I do have to develop online lessons. Uggh!!!

The Surgeon General is urging all hospitals and healthcare systems to stop elective procedures.

R461> That sounds like heaven.

[quote] What if a Catholic dies but isn't in a state of grace?

I’m not that familiar with Catholicism, but I think the person still dies.

Royal Caribbean Cruises is shutting down at midnight, at least until mid-April.

[quote]Adults work in the schools, the kids will be traveling around the city. They can spread it. I feel like there are mixed messages here. Other countries closed their schools. Entire states have closed their schools. But virus rich NYC keeps the schools open?

It's not making much sense. DeBlasio was on MSNBC today and saying that shutting schools would negatively affect the healthcare system. Because nurses and doctors wouldn't be able to work if their kids are home from school. That seems shady.

[quote]Just got a text from a friend of mine from DC who has a friend who works at the pentagon (not kidding) who says quarantines may be imminent.

If so, it's because of idiots like this:

You can't live your life in fear and paranoia.

You can't live your life in fear and paranoia.

See what the Army moving into your neighborhood will do for your fear and paranoia.

[quote]See what the Army moving into your neighborhood will do for your fear and paranoia.

It happened in China and it’s happening in Italy. Mandatory quarantines is how you get this thing under control.

[quote] It's not making much sense. DeBlasio was on MSNBC today and saying that shutting schools would negatively affect the healthcare system. Because nurses and doctors wouldn't be able to work if their kids are home from school.

I heard that too and the first thing I thought of was what do they do in the summer? Surely nurses and doctors don’t take the summer off to care for their spawn.

Are pets carriers as well? Are they going to be locked up?

[quote] See what the Army moving into your neighborhood will do for your fear and paranoia.

Mmmmmmm. We can only hope those young virile hotties move in. Oh my. Can you just imagine?

I’m stepping out for a cigarette.

R473 - No, or China would’ve culled all dogs (and cats) - again.

Why can’t NY and Chicago schools keep the buildings open as daycare centers for kids with nowhere to go. But canceling school would greatly reduced the number of students traveling since most families would find a way to keep them at home.

Parents in OH and other states are making it work. So can tough NY families.

R448 fancies herself Nostradamus. I made that prediction earlier this week because of course it's going to get worse--everywhere.

My friend in Ireland said their military will be helping out starting monday.

France.

[quote]FRANCE NOW AT EPIDEMIC LEVEL. All restaurants, cafés, non-essential services closed. MORE THAN 50% OF THE 300 #COVIDー19 CASES IN FRENCH ICUs ARE PEOPLE UNDER 60; France now has 4,500 cases, which doubled in the past 72 hours, said Jérôme Salomon, head of French health service.

I have a housemate that wouldn't hand wash until recently. He's cancelled and I'm keeping my distance.

France is the next Italy (with Spain close behind)

[quote]Also: in France you can only get #COVID19 tested if you require urgent hospital care, so the number of cases is likely way higher. And the lines to 15, France's version of 911, have been JAMMED for days, so people with other emergencies can't get through.

2nd person died in NY. another woman, in rockland county.

Orville Peck tour postponed, dates TBD.

The whole RNC?! ChairCunt Ronna McDaniel has been tested and is under quarantine after "experiencing symptoms."

That’s her conscience eating at her soul not a virus.

David Archuleta postponed his spring tour but he sang a song to make us all feel better.

White Party!

[quote]Health Dept ORDERS White Party Cancelled Due To Coronavirus The order to cancel the April events was issued by the Riverside County Health Department. White Party Palm Springs, an annual circuit party festival that attracts thousands of men from around the world, was due to take place April, 24-27. Todrick Hall and Meghan Trainor were the headliner performers, with a raft of international DJs supporting.

Your ski vacation

[quote]NEW: Vail resorts will close all of its North American resorts from March 15 to March 22 because of Coronavirus. That includes Vail, Keystone, Breck and Beaver Creek

Ski resorts shut down in the Valais Canton Switzerland. Don't know about the others. Those teleferics are sardine cans and a few resorts have subways that deliver skiers up mountains.

The only time Carnegie Hall cancelled a concert: December 7, 1941. Until now :(

The venue is closed until 3/31. Our community choir is scheduled to perform in a mass choir concert there, at the end of May. The CH producers told our director the show is still on, but does anyone think this will all be over by then?

many stores are closing early....

Baseball Hall of Fame closes indefinitely

NOT Dump. He's negative. 😩

But do we believe what comes out of the White House? Nope.

The Teacher's Union may be forcing de Blasio's hand, because they're planning a sick-out.

R495: Good! Fucking ridiculous.

We have no reason to believe the White House r494.

San Mateo County ban on any gatherings over 50.

Patagonia. To do our part to protect our community, we are temporarily shutting down our operations. This means we are unable to accept orders on this website. Please check back on Monday, March 16th at 4pm PT for an update. Thanks for your loyalty and patience.

Although we are closed please visit our dealer locator to find local Patagonia Dealers in your area. We recommend calling ahead to confirm store hours and availability.

STFU, R468. This is a PANDEMIC The virus is highly infectious. We have to be bigilant every moment we’re outside our homes. This is the new normal for now and we have to PAY ATTENTION.

The team at Hydrate Nightclub (Chicago) in conjunction with Matinée Group (Madrid), Reload (Los Angeles), Nocturnal (San Francisco) and Jubileo (Mexico) that originally bring a weekend of parties in PV from March 27th to 29th, rescheduled H2O Festival Puerto Vallarta for later this year.

My going to a bathhouse tonight.

The Grand Ole Opry, who has only missed one broadcast in its 94 year history, when Nashville was placed under a 7:00pm curfew when MLK Jr. was assassinated, decided to go back to their very beginning and perform the show without an audience. It still aired live on WSM 650am and was livestreamed on Opry.com and youtube. This will continue through at least April 4.

R472

Majority of professional nurses in USA are still female. Of that lot you have married and single mothers who often have child care arrangements down to a finely tuned science. Any wrench thrown into those plans can and likely does cause chaos.

Even for married women nurses aren't immune from same forces that usually mean if someone has to stay home with the children in a dual income family, it is the wife/mother.

Summer and other school vacations are another matter as they can be planned for in advance.

Keep in mind many nurses like other mothers/families already were facing plans for their children over spring break. Some cannot afford to pay a child minder or whatever other arrangements were made for several days or maybe a few weeks of school being shut down in addition to spring recess.

American Airlines is stopping almost all long-haul international flights starting tomorrow.

With travel from UK and EU banned for next thirty days that seems like a reasonable response.

"We have to be bigilant"

Oh, my DEAR, R500. We also have to be vigilant in our typing.

CNN-Benjamin Netanyahu's criminal trial is postponed over coronavirus fears

CNN-Disneyland in California is closing for a month -- so it donated extra food to a local food bank

[quote]CNN-Disneyland in California is closing for a month -- so it donated extra food to a local food bank

They actually do that every day. But yes, for all of the bad shit they do, they also do some good.

Ferrari shuts down production at its factory after first four F1 races of the season are suspended amid coronavirus outbreak

The E3 video game trade show is canceled.

The American Psychiatric Association annual conference is canceled.

March payments are canceled for Apple credit card users. The company has announced a customer assistance program for the card in order to help people unable to make their March payment amid pressure from the coronavirus pandemic. Apple will allow people to skip this month’s payment without incurring interest charges.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is ordering the closure of all bars and restaurants in the state through the end of March.

Lush Cosmetics closing all stores. Online only.

Lush Cosmetics closing all stores. Online only.

NY Daily News' Clayton Guse:

Cuomo stepping on the mayor's lead, says on CNN that NYC schools will close. Doesn't specify when.

"We will be closing schools in New York City, Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester Country. That’s all of downstate NY."

r518, Oh?

AP: The box office suffers its worst weekend in two decades with fewer people going to movie theaters. This comes amid a national call for social distancing due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Pixar movie "Onward" was still No. 1 with a $10.5 million haul.

Finally the cunt is doing it!

Coronavirus in NY: NYC schools will close

Mayor Bill de Blasio — facing a coup from parents and teachers over his refusal to close city schools amid the coronavirus –has finally succumbed to the mounting pressure and agreed to shut them down, well-placed sources told The Post on Sunday.

The closure will occur early in the week, a source added. Gov. Cuomo told 1010 WINS radio that “all schools in downstate New York will be closing,” specifically adding Tuesday or Wednesday.

Hizzoner had been stubbornly repeating his opposition to the move, insisting he was “very reticent” because of such things as leaving healthcare workers to scramble for childcare amid the spread of the coronavirus.

The about-face came soon after The Post published an online editorial Sunday urging him to “close the schools!” — reflecting increasingly harsh criticism over de Blasio’s failure to do what scores of other districts around the metro area, state and country have done to contain the deadly and particularly contagious coronavirus.

The city teachers union had vowed to file a complaint with the state Department of Labor on Monday arguing that the schools were “unsafe” to be in, while Queens Borough President Sharon Lee urged parents to keep their kids home from school even before de Blasio finally made his announcement.

De Blasio was expected to make the announcement at an evening press conference.

R521: Well, it is about fucking time!!!

Ireland is closing all pubs!

Chicago bars and restaurants close Monday for 2 weeks.

They finally shut down the NE Flower Show in its second day and only because gatherings of 250 or more were banned. Still they lamented the closing of a 'spring tradition'

There's your proof that the Brahmin class is still running the show, so to speak.

Oh great r524, after an entire weekend of people, like my bumbass friends, doing St. Patrick's Day partying at bars/clubs. The bars should have been closed on Friday, but the IL governor put business profits over public safety. I could not believe that bars were still allowed to pack people in for St. Patrick's Day weekend. But finally schools will be closed. Parents could have had a couple of more days to organize a plan because we should have known that it was going to happen.

The Brooklyn Public Library joins the NYPL in closing.

As of right now the Queens PL has only severely cut back hours.

Heard today from my friend who knows someone in DC with the pentagon that in 48 to 72 hours the White House will announce a two week quarantine for the US.

Just in...

I drove from the East side of LA over to a friends on the West side who was nice enough to share some TP with me since there is none to buy. There was some traffic, it was more like what a normal not overcrowded LA traffic would be. People are already isolating.

The Academy of Country Music Awards scheduled for April in Las Vegas has been postponed until September. Likewise, the Coachella and Stagecoach music festivals have been postponed until the fall.

Trump's Twitter Feed, on the other hand, remains a 24/7 stop for all your criminal stupidity needs!

MGM Resorts closing all of their Las Vegas casinos starting Monday.

Shit just got real.

Don't know if this has been cited above, but took a look at the official website and Trump's rallies have all been canceled. I don;t recall him making a statement about this?

Well after so much talk of federal incompetence, it's no surprise to learn that state and local governments are doing just as bad a job.

I fear for so many of the small restaurant owners. Probably half of restaurants can't survive with 2-3 bad months. A lot of them are going to go out of business. Not to mention the cooks and waitstaff, who live on tips.

Imagine how scary it is with this virus going around AND the fear that you're going to lose your job. It's not like restaurants will be hiring new waiters anytime soon.

New York is closing bars and restaurants. Thank GOD.

r533 that is a huge deal. Vegas never closes down! Trump's economy is ovah!

r536 this is what the Bernie campaign is banking on. The longer these people suffer the more likely they are to turn to Socialism, in his mind. I don't think it will work, but the Democratic Party has a massive advantage right now. If we get the messaging right we can make these people feel more comfortable voting Blue in November.

Politics aside I work for tips in college to pay my off campus rent. I have a parent, my mother, that would have bailed me out, but there was a time that my mom was unemployed when I was in college. I really feel bad for these people and industries. They've done nothing at all, but their job. Yet an invisible virus is forcing them out of work.

Correctiom, R537-they can still have take-out and delivery so they’re not really closed. Thank god, I need my weekly fix of a Popeyes fried chicken sandwich.

Everything is canceled in LA.

GYMs and bars? WeHo will riot!!!

I planned on going to NYC and Puerto Rico during Easter break. Should I still go or cancel? I am afraid that everything will be closed still.

Really, R543?

I know r544 these vapid people are so stuck in their first world problems. Be an adult and cancel or don't, but there are people that were steadily employed that were given the pink slip within the last 36 hours. r543 is concerned about his precious vacation.

There goes the Midtowne Spa!

Meanwhile, Katie fucking Hopkins, English cunt, alight at JFK and immediately whines on Twitter:

"NYC shutting all restaurants and bars from Tuesday. Broadway already closed.

The city that never sleeps is being put into a coma by Cuomo.

At the very moment we need humanity, it is being snuffed out."

Can we load this loathsome fucking English CUNT onto a cuntapult and send her evil ugly carcass flying back over the ocean to splatter her cunt brains out all over Big Ben?

R546 Not the free tours too?!

A friend who works at Serendipity 3 told me they will be closed for 1 month.

Everything, OP.

[quote]American Airlines is stopping almost all long-haul international flights starting tomorrow.

Meanwhile, the rest of my African safari vacation just got cancelled and I'm stuck in Nairobi waiting for the tour operator to figure out how to get me home.

The Mid Town Spa is suspending all their jack off shows while serving food? WOW, that's so generous of them.

City ordered bars and venues in NYC have been ordered to close. Restaurants are take-out only. No word yet on spas, gyms, and health clubs.

These actions nationwide while perhaps necessary none the less are going to cause serious personal and business economic harm. Calls for various bailouts will start quite soon, though Munchin is saying this administration won't be doing any of that. Yeah, well see how long that lasts.

I have 2 ballgames and 2 concerts scheduled for early April. The ballgames have been cancelled, I'm waiting to hear about the shows, but I'm assuming they will be cancelled as well. I hope they are postponed instead.

Gov Newsom of California calls for all bars and Wineries to close. Starting Monday.

The world famous and biggest gay bar in WeHo, The Abby has decided to close down for a while too.

My gym in Massachusetts just closed for two weeks.

How do they expect me to have sex?!

Get out your dusty Thigh Master R557.

[quote]The world famous and biggest gay bar in WeHo, The Abby has decided to close down for a while too.

Well, "gay" bar.

r551 I'm sure your joking, but I'm getting a small kick out of all these self-important people that saw a crisis brewing, don't forget Europe was a week ahead, Italy almost 2 weeks, yet they carried on with vacation plans. On The Points Guy they were peddling ski resort deals as of Friday. Commenters laughed at the craziness of that idea. One guy said that his fancy resort was shutdown in the middle of his vacation. He was wondering if he should push for a full refund. I believe people should be reimbursed for things but it's absolutely crazy.

Meanwhile, United Airlines is trying to force people to wait 12 months before granting a refund. They'd prefer people just rebook at a later time in the year. I think our airlines will be on the brink of bankruptcy. I will be calling my elected officials when the dust settles and beg them to keep these open.

My father's job is already laying off staff. He and my stepmom live paycheck to paycheck. I willing trying to help but I just started a job and wondering if I will also be let go. This will be a very hard week for everyone.

I'm sure you could get a sweet deal to Cortina d'Ampezzo right now.

All Michigan bars and restaurants to operate on takeout or delivery basis only starting at 3 pm today.

All restaurants, etc. in PA to go "takeout only" for two weeks.

^ Incorrect info in r563. It's Allegheny County (Pittsburgh) and 4 Philadelphia counties only.

I'm waiting for calls to shut down Scruff & Grinder. That would send people off the deep edge.

I really hope that r543 is trolling.

Fly Norwegian temporarily lays off 90% of its workforce. That’s 7,300 employees. But because it's based in a humane country, they will get unemployment and support from their government.

The White Party in Palm Springs has been postponed until October but they are not issuing refunds and the circuit kweens on line are pissed!!

Melania has canceled the WH Easter egg hunt!

[quote] because it's based in a humane country, they will get unemployment

The U.S. also has unemployment insurance.

Mayor Garcetti has ordered all bars, gyms, nightclubs, libraries and museums closed.

No indoor restaurant dining but take out or drive through okay.

(ATLANTA) Dr. Anthony Fauci of the CDC announced last night that Aaron Shock's gaping hole will be officially closed as of Monday to all visitors foreign and domestic. "We have to work on cleaning this major site of interchange," Dr. Fauci announced. "Too many people have been here in the last few weeks. We will begin a major clean-up for at least the next two weeks. We can guarantee that when Mr. Schock's gaping hole is finally re-opened for business, it will be much cleaner and safer, and much less brown."

Mr. Schock could not be reached for comment.

r570, the max you can get in California is $450/week, and it's based upon how much you made the last quarter of the last 18 months of work when you apply. That doesn't even cover my rent, and I have an inexpensive apartment in WeHo.

With unemployment, people still need to tap into their own rainy day savings. Like food stamps, it’s a supplement.

Finland, I know, a tiny country in the north, is closing everything for a month.

Unfortunately, this crisis is Biblical.

[quote] I planned on going to NYC and Puerto Rico during Easter break.

Puerto Rico is now under an evening curfew. NYC is a ghosttown.

I say this goes for month or two at least

You should cancel your NYC trip, nothing is OPEN. No broadway, no cinema, no bars, no museums, no restaurants.

Unless you're here to shop, then nothing to do here.

578: can’t shop either

The Strand bookstore announced that they are closing to the public effective today until further notice.

Down here in the Metro Atlanta region a lot of stuff including schools, etc. is shutting down. And the stores it's getting hard to find the following:

Toilet Paper Water And lets not even talk about hand sanitizer.

Great. Now my job is being pushed 6 weeks.

I’m sure a lot of Hell’s Kitchen whores will have to rent out their spare room for July and August to make up for lost income and I will be more than happy to benefit.

Austin ISD closed through April 3rd.

My BFF does market research at trade shows. This is the best job she's had -- and the longest-lived -- for a long time. Now she's worried she may be laid off. All the trade shows are cancelled.

Just saw on Twitter that Canada has closed its borders.

Not to US citizens.

R587 US citizens are allowed “for the time being”.

Powell's Bookstore in Portland has closed all it's stores.

"It's" means "it is"

its is the plural

I'm venturing out tomorrow morning at 7:30 to get my St Patrick's Day food. Hopefully some TP too but I'm not optimistic about that.

Wish me the luck of the Irish!

[quote]its is the plural

You mean the possessive.

London’s West End theatres have shut themselves down. About fucking time.

Pennsylvania's Governor has shut down the entire state.

San Francisco orders residents to "shelter in place," except for essential needs, for the next three week.

Please post link to thread 2. Thank you.

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Bajour! is CANCELLED!

Shopping!

Macy's, Nordstrom's and other retailers are shutting down stores nationwide.

There is going to be some lean times ahead for shop bottoms!

Nasty Pig provides words of comfort and resilience