Originally Posted by Velvet (Post 1738040)

Always wonder why does it take so much before there is something effective required? We saw what China etc had to do to get a hold on this virus. Now we will have to be inside for months instead of the 15 weeks which would have lasted till April 26th.

Grrrr...

Better late than never, though.

Originally Posted by blueash (Post 1738177)

The failure to shut down religious services is a big mistake. There are already multiple case reports where attendance at a religious event was a trigger for a localized outbreak. There was an pentacostal minister in Florida who was cited for keeping his church open last Sunday.

I do not understand this exception to what needs to happen. There are ways to worship that do not require spreading disease. If the Catholic Church in Italy can shut down mass and the Pope speak to an empty St Peter's Square, surely the local church on every corner can do the same.

Originally Posted by golfing eagles (Post 1738186)

Agree. Perhaps the governor can explain how going to church with a bunch of other people is safer than a group of 4 or less golfers maintaining social distancing guidelines.

On the other hand, reading the actual order, it does not prohibit golf---the order exempts outdoor activities where social distancing guidelines are followed. I'm sure there will be a clarification forthcoming

Originally Posted by DianeM (Post 1738110)

Agreed but I hear more noise from pretend Arnold Palmers and don’t understand why,

Originally Posted by tophcfa (Post 1738201)

The only way to truly understand is to take up the game and see if you get bit by the golf bug. The bug doesn't bit everyone, but if it gets you, you are hooked.

Originally Posted by jenistaf (Post 1738085)

Don't see why golf is different from walking or riding in a cart, provided social distance is maintained.

CDC recommends outdoor activities. Fresh air and sunshine are good for body and soul. Lots can be done safely - dog walking, bike or cart riding, a car ride, etc.

I fear too many will interpret "stay-at-home" to mean barricade yourselves inside. It really means doing what responsible adults have already been doing - avoiding contact with potentially infected people and washing your hands after touching potentially contaminated objects. Carefully maintain social distance but enjoy the outdoors!

Originally Posted by Velvet (Post 1738040)

Always wonder why does it take so much before there is something effective required? We saw what China etc had to do to get a hold on this virus. Now we will have to be inside for months instead of the 15 weeks which would have lasted till April 26th.

Grrrr...

Better late than never, though.

Originally Posted by Bjeanj (Post 1738057)

There goes golf.

Originally Posted by golfing eagles (Post 1738270)

True, but of little comfort to the CV dead and dying and to those who are living in fear

These numbers will give some perspective, but won't sink in either:

worldwide:
COVID-19-------682,708 cases, 46,252 deaths
Influenza A-----500,000,000 cases, 650,000 deaths
death all causes--57,000,000

Originally Posted by Regor (Post 1738275)

Washington Post online says that we will be able to continue to play golf!!!! Yipee

Originally Posted by Regor (Post 1738275)

Washington Post online says that we will be able to continue to play golf!!!! Yipee