Points Results 03.07.2020

[Real Quiet]

I think the first death in New Jersey was reported today. Supermarkets around here are still well stocked but I don't live in an urban urban area. The only change I see so far are schools preparing for the worst. I did see today that the Ivy League canceled their post season championships. If things do indeed get worse the sporting world might be greatly affected.

[RUFFIAN]

I just spoke with Oaklawn

She said they have no cases of the virus in Arkansas
and they don’t expect any issue on Saturday

[cal828]

Originally Posted by RUFFIAN-333

I just spoke with Oaklawn

She said they have no cases of the virus in Arkansas
and they don’t expect any issue on Saturday

Arkansas is one of a cluster of states in the South that has not reported any cases, but even so, I wouldn't be surprised to see a bit of a drop off in attendance by people acting out of an abundance of caution. Doesn't effect me one way or the other. I've only been out there to the live races once in the past 10 or 12 years. Too easy to play from home and then you don't have to put up with the overly loud and sometimes drunken people that are broadcasting their picks and congratulating themselves on their handicapping acumen. It's official, I am now an old curmudgeon.

[DonGuido]

Originally Posted by JolyB

Well, That's Life.

Thanks Frank!!!

[JolyB]

Originally Posted by cal828

On another subject, is anyone seeing much of an impact from the Corona Virus where they live? I woke up early today and my cupboard was getting a bit bare, so I went to the super market to replenish. It was about 7. I pretty much had the place to myself. Couldn't see any evidence of panic buying, but Arkansas, so far, hasn't reported any cases of the virus. Sometimes it's good to live off the beaten path. Wish it would stay that way, but just like electricity and indoor toilets, everything eventually makes it to even the most backwater places. Wondering how much of a crowd Oaklawn will have this weekend with all the info on TV and the internet about the virus. Hopefully, it won't come to my house. I am in the high risk group, but I am also a semi-hermit so that is maybe working in my behalf. No trip to Vegas this year.

Connecticut has had 4 reported cases so far, 2 of which pertain to residents of New York State who work in CT hospitals. State officials have tried to be proactive, offering common sense precautions for people to take and advising of facilities that are available for any who demonstrate symptoms.

We have a large number of colleges and universities in this state, and many of them have been taking active steps. Several started their spring breaks several days early, and a few others have started to conduct their classes online. The AAC Women's basketball championship was conducted at the Mohegan Sun this past weekend, and attendance appeared to be about normal. So far, the UConn officials have announced that their basketball teams will travel to any post season tournaments to which they are invited [of course, they charter, so that is easier].

The Ivy League, however, has just announced that their conference tournament is cancelled, so Yale will receive the NCAA automatic bid rather than the customary tournament winner.

Several cities have cancelled their traditional St. Patrick's Day parades.

The local TV station has shown some footage of Bradley International Airport, and it looks like a ghost town except for the tumbleweed.