Thanks for posting this Mark. I heard this from Adam Wodon on facebook so I
was warned. It seems crazy, but I will roll with what is best for our
country to not let this disease spread if we can help it.

Hoping it won't cancel the Frozen Four, but it *could* happen folks.
The whole world has gone crazy!

Carol
Go Gophers!!!
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On Sun, Mar 8, 2020 at 5:21 PM Mark Lewin <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> If you receive emails from CHN, you've probably heard that RPI has
> implemented a social contact protocol because of a confirmed case of
> COVID-19 in the capital district of NY.  As a result, the ECAC quarterfinal
> series against Harvard will be played as scheduled this coming weekend  but
> with no spectators allowed.
>
> I'm disappointed  and am hopeful that the Institute's response is over
> abundance of caution.  But disappointment over a sporting event is much
> more preferable to facilitating the spread of a virus that can lead to the
> death of even one individual.
>
> There are comments from season ticket holders to RPI games who are spewing
> venom on the RPI sports list about how stupid and irresponsible it is of
> RPI to restrict access to the game just because of some silly germ.
> Fortunately, most responses are expressing disappointment but fully support
> RPI's reaction.
>
> I'm putting this out on the national list since I'm thinking this is just
> the beginning.  RPI has taken this action first but I wouldn't be surprised
> if this trend continues across the country
>
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