What makes this so difficult to contain is that virus shedding occurs prior to symptom presentation ( unlike many other viruses) plus up to 20% of cases are asymptomatic but you can still spread the virus to others.
COVID-19 & Coasters: Coronavirus Impacts on the Amusement Industry
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I am genuinely worried (among my other more significant concerns) how this is going to make SeaWorlds massive investments this year in new coasters for every major park they have blow up in their face. Maybe not but I mean things aren't looking good at the moment.
There really isn't any need to worry. As long as the parks open up, people will come. Maybe now we'll see people actually washing their hands in the bathrooms. This may also inspire Seas to install hand sanitizer stations similar the ones used in the cruise ship industry. Hopefully we'll see those stations placed at the entrance to all food service locations.
I have medical issues that cause sporadic coughing fits that can look bad but not related to and contagious conditions. There is no reason especially this time of year to assume that everyone coughing is an issue and doing so might actually violate ADA and other laws.
Here's How Disney World Is Handling Coronavirus | The Motley Fool
The company does not plan to close locations, but is taking preventative steps.
The thing that makes it scary is that in the US we are barely testing anyone. People are asking to be tested and getting turned away. There just aren't enough tests. We're likely all going to get it, if we don't have it already, and while it isn't likely to have a huge impact on any of us as individuals, it'll affect people we care about a lot more who get it, maybe even from us. Like our older Moms and Dads, perhaps with pre-existing conditions. My Mom is 88 and has diabetes. Her getting it does really scare me. The death rate just for being 80+ is over 14% currently, not even considering the diabetes which is the 2nd worst pre-existing condition to have. It's enough to make me reconsider going anywhere where there will be large crowds. So right now my Platinum CF and Gold SF passes are not planned to get any use, at least in the short term. Hopefully this thing dies out in the summer like the Flu, but it's not clear if that will happen or not. In the mean time, wash hands a lot, use hand santizer if you can't do that (if you can even buy any), cover your mouth if you cough, but not with your hands, and maybe avoid large crowds.
Also, who the f can stop touching their face? The health officials sure can't, as seen in a "Zen Moment" from last week on the Daily Show.
Also, who the f can stop touching their face? The health officials sure can't, as seen in a "Zen Moment" from last week on the Daily Show.
I work at the Goddard Space Flight Center. We just got an email informing us that NASA's Ames Research Center (in Mountain View, CA) has been shut down due to a confirmed case of coronavirus there and everyone is on mandatory telework. NASA isn't f-ing around. Also we were just told we have to take our laptops home every day in case they close Goddard at some point and we are all forced to telework.
Me too. I do 24/7 ops without teleworking capabilities though so that would be interesting for us.
Yeah, and I don't know what the cleaning staff and all that are going to do either. Will they just not have a job? I hope NASA does something for everyone who can't telework. Hopefully it's leave-with-pay.
The government people, I'm certain, will get paid. Contractors on the other hand, who knows?
A word on hand sanitizers that comes from a friend of mine who's a RN and is going to school to be a PA if he isn't already as I haven't talked to him in a while. When he was going to school one of his classes was in microbiology. From what was taught in the class he told me and others at work that the gel type ones, regardless of alcohol content, are not good to use unless you need to sanitize your hands right away. He said that the gel or whatever related kind of suspension agent that's used will leave a film on your hand that acts like coating your hands with glue. That's why they feel tacky right after using it. So shortly after it's done you hands will actually pick up more dirt and contaminants because of this film than if you just washed your hands with soap and water. He said if you do use a gel type sanitizer to wash your hands as soon after as you can. He also said foam type ones are way better.
If you recall, during the various government shutdowns, there was a lot of talk about the hit contractors took while others were still getting paid. I'm fairly certain (unfortunately) it'll be the same.
Exactly. I've gotten lucky since due to the 24/7 nature of my job I'm "essential" and was therefore never affected. For this, though, I guess the funding is still there so maybe no one will lose hours? Anyway, I'm drifting off topic.
Having done some government contracting here's what generally happens. The funding is a factor. If the contract is fully funded through the end of the govt FY (30 Sept) then that's not an issue and this is generally the case. It's more depending on the policy of the vendor and what type of contract it is. If it's a Firm Fixed Price contract then the vendor gets paid regardless of work hours done or deliverables produced. Then it comes down to whether the vendors policy is to pay, or not to pay, the employee (contractor) in the event that the govt shuts down. Some will some won't. If it's a Time and Materials (T&M) then no, the vendor only gets paid for work and deliverables done. The contractors are then out of luck. If you're a Civil Service (GS or WG) employee then it's up to the govt agency you work for and what they decide to do.
Now back to your regularly scheduled thread.
Just thought about this:
If you're SeaWorld - and you're going all in on coasters to boost revenue, this is the WORST thing that could've happened ?
If you're SeaWorld - and you're going all in on coasters to boost revenue, this is the WORST thing that could've happened ?
This is why businesses push subscriptions. They'll be fine, I think something like a roller coaster is more long term. But what do I know?
I can’t help but wonder what the immediate effects will be here in Virginia. With both parks opening up very soon, is there a real possibility that they will delay their openings if COVID-19 gets too serious? And if so, how long? I keep seeing news reports on the possibility of cancelling events months into the future such as the Olympics in Tokyo, and I can’t help but wonder if we’ll see any extended closures of our beloved theme parks.
Man, I hope things get better soon; this is kinda scary. Also, it’s gonna be really sad if I can’t kick it up, up, up at Carnivale...
Man, I hope things get better soon; this is kinda scary. Also, it’s gonna be really sad if I can’t kick it up, up, up at Carnivale...
If BGW pushes the pass member preview I will be sorely disappointed. It was no simple thing for me to get that day off work.
BGW won't. It's not serious enough in the states. There would need to be a quick and massive escalation for that to happen. There's only a handful of days and I think BGW is going to take the wait and see approach because this could end up being an issue that just doesn't spread as much as people are worried about