Here is some data on where things may be headed
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jackprior_coronavirus-virus-activity-6639524195590029312-NcW5
Here is some data on where things may be headed
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jackprior_coronavirus-virus-activity-6639524195590029312-NcW5
NotMyProblem wrote:
Cancelling the marathon didn't fix their problems.
But it did prevent a large influx of money that would have been a great boost to the area at the time. So all things considered, the cancellation of NY likely caused more harm than good.
NSP wrote:
YMMV wrote:
Virtually every fatality in well-documented situations (Seattle, Diamond Princess cruise ship) has been over the age of 70, and/or seriously immunocompromised. It does not seem to seriously affct small children any more than a typical flu/cold.
Tell that to the doctor who was the original whistleblower.
Most will be old. Some will be middle aged and healthy. Children seem to be fine.
The doctor was constantly exposed to high-load individuals. Also, n=1.
Something else to consider, the smoking rates in China are higher, which may explain the higher number of men infected there. I remember when there used to be a lot of smoking doctors in the US. Wonder if its the same in China? Maybe dr who died was a chronic smoker, in addition to being highly exposed.
I think Boston will be canceled.. for the general public. Elites will be able to run.
That way they can still claim it's the oldest annual marathon in the world, and limit virus spread risk somewhat.
If Boston becomes a super big hotspot, then MAYBE overall it will be canceled.
Glass Half Empty wrote:
Canada Girl wrote:
Please explain to me what was gained by canceling the marathon that year?
Optics. Goodwill with the NYC community.
So nothing concrete.
It's terrible to lose your house and your possessions. But the fact that you have had to go through a tragedy isn't a valid excuse for destroying something that would have brought joy to a lot of other people, for no other reason than that you're pissed that other people might enjoy themselves nearby.
I would guess that the police/fire/medical staff that would've been used in the marathon were better utilized elsewhere after the hurricane.
I hope Boston doesn't get cancelled! That would stink. I've been doing some training races from www.virtualrunevents.com
800 dude wrote:
Glass Half Empty wrote:
Optics. Goodwill with the NYC community.
So nothing concrete.
It's terrible to lose your house and your possessions. But the fact that you have had to go through a tragedy isn't a valid excuse for destroying something that would have brought joy to a lot of other people, for no other reason than that you're pissed that other people might enjoy themselves nearby.
You have no understanding of how politics work. Local politicians couldn’t give a crap about a bunch of people from out of town. Appear uncaring about the locals so a bunch of people can go for a run around town? Not a chance.
Why postpone until fall? We won't have antiviral meds or a vaccine by then.
esess wrote:
You have no understanding of how politics work. Local politicians couldn’t give a crap about a bunch of people from out of town. Appear uncaring about the locals so a bunch of people can go for a run around town? Not a chance.
How is that inconsistent with what I said?
snot rocket wrote:
International event with people traveling from all over the world to cough, spit, and snot-rocket on each other while high fiving 1000's of spectators and kissing the girls in Wellesley?
Everyone was wrong. Postponement FTW.
YES!
Postponement isn't the same.
spottER/DR wrote:
runnER/DR wrote:
No. The fact that you even asked this question tells me how easily the average person buys into media-induced hysteria. This is a non-issue on a global scale. Why would you not ask this about influenza which happens every year and kills hundreds of thousands of people globally?
This didn't age well.
Yeah, definitely didn't. I'm wondering if Boston 2021 will even happen now. Hoping we have some semblance of normalcy by next April.
MelRnr wrote:
spottER/DR wrote:
This didn't age well.
Yeah, definitely didn't. I'm wondering if Boston 2021 will even happen now. Hoping we have some semblance of normalcy by next April.
What happens to this event if it can't be run for a couple years? Does it just pickup and come back again?
MelRnr wrote:
Yeah, definitely didn't. I'm wondering if Boston 2021 will even happen now. Hoping we have some semblance of normalcy by next April.
Highly unlikely even with a vaccine introduced. It may take through summer 2021 to vaccinate enough of the population to allow for major events in the US.
MelRnr wrote:
Yeah, definitely didn't. I'm wondering if Boston 2021 will even happen now. Hoping we have some semblance of normalcy by next April.
Been wondering the same. I'm sure the BAA won't announce anything until they get a clear indication of things looking promising, like a vaccine green-lit for mass production. They're silence about 2021 registration is telling.
My guess is that we're looking at another September Boston Marathon, or none at all in 2021.
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