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
