[mdlug] Should we suspend meetings for now?

[Gib]

The library has issued the following notice.
Carl please update the web site.

NOTICE: Event Cancellations

In the interest of public health, the Library has decided to cancel
all published programs, events and classes effective Friday, March 13,
2020 through the end of March 2020. Meeting/study room reservations
and partnership programs are also canceled.

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will remain open to the public with normal hours of operation. Please
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On Thu, Mar 12, 2020 at 9:34 AM Peter Bart <peterbart.ch at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> On March 12, 2020 7:39:55 AM EDT, "Carl T. Miller" <carl at carltm.com> wrote:
> >Hi All,
> >
> >I see that the Coronavirus has been declared a pandemic
> >and that it has put the state of Michigan in a state of
> >emergency.  Coronavirus is present in Wayne County,
> >even though the FAQ on https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus/
> >has yet to be updated.
> >
> >Here is the governor's message:
> ><https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/michigan-advises-avoiding-gatherings-of-100-people-or-more-to-prevent-spread-of-coronavirus>
> >
> >When I saw the list of universities that are cancelling face-
> >to-face classes, it occurred that me that we may consider
> >postponing our meetings for now.  What do you think?
> >
> >c
> >
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> Hi All,
>  That would be a good idea. From what I have learned it is a forgone conclusion that we may get it. Our best defense at this point is so called social distancing, and increased hygiene. You could allways use Jitsi for an online meeting. The medical professionals I visit in the course of my travels  are not unduly worried. It is just another version of the flu, and for most of us not critical.
>
> An interesting read:
>
> https://massivesci.com/articles/covid-coronavirus-quarantine-isolation-pandemic/
> --
> Best Regards,
> Peter Bart
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