Corona Virus - Should we be worried?

[Jimbojam]

Should we be worried about the Corona Virus and Glastonbury? I know it is still early doors yet, but what happens if more people get infected over the coming months in the UK, will they really let Glasto happen? all the people in close contact with each other will not be good if the virus is spreading, surely the Authorities will stop it. 

[Crazyfool01]

No glass bottles should be the first concern .... 

[Gnomicide]

No.

[Pinhead]

Nope. Simples.

[Gnomicide]

1.4 billion people live in China, 361 deaths so far. Long way to go before it's something to worry about.

Of course, it could all be a plot to stop Liverpool winning the league. 

[AlexOvd]

Impossible. 

[Crazyfool01]

16 minutes ago, Jimbojam said:

Should we be worried about the Corona Virus and Glastonbury? I know it is still early doors yet, but what happens if more people get infected over the coming months in the UK, will they really let Glasto happen? all the people in close contact with each other will not be good if the virus is spreading, surely the Authorities will stop it. 

in fairness op I did think about it at one stage ... but then dismissed it  

[jyoung]

10 minutes ago, Gnomicide said:

Of course, it could all be a plot to stop Liverpool winning the league. 

Hopefully.

[eastynh]

I have to take it seriously as I am an at risk group.

The problem with this virus is that it has a 2 week incubation period before any symptoms are seen. Added to the fact it can be spread without seeing any symptoms, it could get very worrying, very quickly.

If you are fit and healthy it is probably not something to be overly worried about. Unfortunately for the likes of myself, I have to be wary of it.

Edited February 3, 2020 by eastynh

[Guest]

We get one of these threads every year. I think the threat of terrorism was the last one, then Foot and Mouth before that.

There's no chance the festival will get cancelled due to Corona Virus.

Edited February 3, 2020 by Ommadawn

[mashedonmud]

Easily avoided, drink this instead of Corona.

Edited February 3, 2020 by mashedonmud

[Ayrshire Chris]

12 minutes ago, Ommadawn said:

We get one of these threads every year. I think the threat of terrorism was the last one, then Foot and Mouth before that.

There's no chance the festival will get cancelled due to Corona Virus.

Don’t forget the annual ‘will the muddy ground mean cancellation ‘! Comments 

[Hugh Jass]

The way I view it is that things would have to get seriously fucking bad for them to cancel Glastonbury. And if they do get that bad then going to Glastonbury would be pretty far down the priority list anyway.

[eastynh]

1 minute ago, Hugh Jass said:

The way I view it is that things would have to get seriously fucking bad for them to cancel Glastonbury. And if they do get that bad then going to Glastonbury would be pretty far down the priority list anyway.

The worst will be over by June and they will be well on the way to a vacine. It is the next few weeks that could be ropey.

[Mark E. Spliff]

Hasn't the OP made it obvious enough?  As a first post, it sticks out like a sore thumb, but going with another 'Jim' username.  Come on...

[marathonsteve]

I have seen some decorated face masks before at festivals where volunteers were wearing because it  has been dusty

[Madyaker]

Glastonbury is the filthiest environment you're likely to inhabit all year round. Nobody showering, sitting on the ground all the time, doing lines off all sorts etc, id say coronavirus should be the least of our worries

[mashedonmud]

4 minutes ago, Mark E. Spliff said:

Hasn't the OP made it obvious enough?  As a first post, it sticks out like a sore thumb, but going with another 'Jim' username.  Come on...

That's my thinking, hence silly picture and useless reply. I😉

[douglasmanso]

Don’t worry about it brotha...got you 

[MJP]

I caught something called Gardia at Glasto 2017. Great for losing weight. Not so good when you're trying to drive home to the Midlands without shitting yourself.

[mattiloy]

1 hour ago, Mark E. Spliff said:

Hasn't the OP made it obvious enough?  As a first post, it sticks out like a sore thumb, but going with another 'Jim' username.  Come on...

I miss Jimbarkanoodle

[squirrelarmy]

If you are one of the normal at risk groups then yes treat Corona virus like any other flu strain. Get your jab, keep healthy but you’re still far more likely to be at risk from plain old English flu than kung flu. 

 

Yes its the new big media story but don’t worry yourself about it. 
 

When you need to put down zombies with your old vinyl collection then it’s the time to get worried.  

 
 

 

[Ayrshire Chris]

to be  on the safe side best not booking them 

[stuartbert two hats]

2 hours ago, Ayrshire Chris said:

Don’t forget the annual ‘will the muddy ground mean cancellation ‘! Comments 

We were very close to that in 2016. 

[henry bear]

Coming to a festival near you no-time soon: