With the extended flu season, SARS, Swine flu, COVAD-19, NOVAD-20 and varied variants out there the conventions are starting to cancel and reschedule.
As such I thought it might be a good idea to have some sort of running list to help our members coordinate vacations, appearances, drops, and such.
To my knowledge the following have been cancelled and rescheduled SXSW Emerald City Comic Con (EMCC) Niantic labs Safari zone event South by South West in Austin, TX
The following have been semi cancelled but had some sections carry on: The Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus, Ohio (competition happened, other parts cancelled or severely reduced)
The following groups and organizations have cancelled appearances through the end of the year: DC comics
The following news outlets are sources of breaking news regarding the virus outbreak: Sirius XM channel 121
Please respond with any others and I will update the list as appropriate.
Also please bear in mind this flu season and corona virus outbreak is getting overly hyped, but the convention scene is notorious for spreading illness that folks take home with them. DO NOT over react, DO be careful and follow more stringent hygiene protocols. Also be aware that these illnesses are only potentially fatal to folks with compromised immune systems, so if you are in good health the illness concern is not as great but is still there. We have among one of the best emergency health care systems in the developed world so do not be afraid of catching things, but do be prepared to take care of yourself. The key is to not panic, do not buy into the hype, do not make reactionary or panic purchases. Only listen to experts and do not buy into a media talking head who is not a subject matter expert on virology giving opinions and advice. Study the facts, figures, and reality, not opinions and hype. Form an opinion and understanding based upon facts, not hype.
So as the first line in the Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy says: Don't Panic.
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