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First Philly case (Original Post) PCIntern Mar 2020 OP
Saw the breaking BumRushDaShow Mar 2020 #1
I'm in the City and Main Line... PCIntern Mar 2020 #2
I am in NW Philly BumRushDaShow Mar 2020 #3
My guess is Penn and Temple will close PCIntern Mar 2020 #4
Most likely BumRushDaShow Mar 2020 #5
This message was self-deleted by its author BumRushDaShow Mar 2020 #12
Phoenixville schools in Chester County closing Monday BumRushDaShow Mar 2020 #6
West Chester University closing and going "online" BumRushDaShow Mar 2020 #7
That was some press conference PCIntern Mar 2020 #8
Yeah - I was streaming the Philly one (then turned on their cable channel) BumRushDaShow Mar 2020 #9
AND... they just cancelled the Philly St. Patrick's Day parade BumRushDaShow Mar 2020 #10
Yeah. Wow. PCIntern Mar 2020 #11
And Penn just closed BumRushDaShow Mar 2020 #13
And now Temple U closing in-person and going online-only BumRushDaShow Mar 2020 #14

BumRushDaShow

(129,483 posts)
1. Saw the breaking
Tue Mar 10, 2020, 01:26 PM
Mar 2020
1:06 PM - March 10, 2020
Philadelphia reports first confirmed case of coronavirus

Philadelphia has its first confirmed case of coronavirus, officials said Tuesday afternoon in a news release.

The Health Department and other city officials said they plan to share more information at a 3 p.m. news conference.

No details about the case were immediately available.

https://www.inquirer.com/health/coronavirus/live/coronavirus-covid19-philadelphia-pennsylvania-new-jersey-confirmed-case-updates-news-20200310.html

BumRushDaShow

(129,483 posts)
3. I am in NW Philly
Tue Mar 10, 2020, 01:35 PM
Mar 2020

I have sisters in both Montco and Delco. The Montco sister has school districts all around her that have been closing but not hers yet. My Delco sis has been monitoring the situation - nothing near her closed yet but some of the siblings of kids in the same class as her son, go to Upper Merion schools in Montco (and that district plus Lower Merion) closed.

BumRushDaShow

(129,483 posts)
5. Most likely
Tue Mar 10, 2020, 01:44 PM
Mar 2020

-Penn, Temple, Drexel, LaSalle, St. Joe's, and probably Community too... Temple just got back from spring break!

Response to BumRushDaShow (Reply #1)

BumRushDaShow

(129,483 posts)
6. Phoenixville schools in Chester County closing Monday
Tue Mar 10, 2020, 02:26 PM
Mar 2020

to have teachers develop online learning/assignments.

BumRushDaShow

(129,483 posts)
7. West Chester University closing and going "online"
Tue Mar 10, 2020, 03:42 PM
Mar 2020

City had its presser. Not much info on the case except the person is "an adult" who has been in contact with others who they are tracking down. They did recommend people not attend public events "of 5000 or more" and recommended that people watch the St. Patty's Day parade on TV (that is still on for this weekend - especially since it is the 250th annual one).

PCIntern

(25,584 posts)
8. That was some press conference
Tue Mar 10, 2020, 03:48 PM
Mar 2020

The Montco doc looked scared half to death. She didn’t expect this when she became head of the county commissioners.

BumRushDaShow

(129,483 posts)
9. Yeah - I was streaming the Philly one (then turned on their cable channel)
Tue Mar 10, 2020, 03:56 PM
Mar 2020

and listened to the Montco one on KYW.

Right now Montco has the "active" and "public" cases but it's only a matter of time before it runs rampant through the city.

The Flower Show squeaked through this (I was there this past Saturday) and am hoping nothing got spread at that. We went earlier in the morning when it was less crowded and the aisles were much wider and more opened up than in the past so the contact would be somewhat more minimized compared to the crowd crushes of the past.

BumRushDaShow

(129,483 posts)
10. AND... they just cancelled the Philly St. Patrick's Day parade
Tue Mar 10, 2020, 10:27 PM
Mar 2020

That's a biggy because they were really really trying to avoid doing that.

5 minutes ago
10:20 PM - March 10, 2020
City cancels 2020 St. Patrick’s Day parade

Sunday’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade has been canceled, officials said Tuesday night.

https://www.inquirer.com/health/coronavirus/live/coronavirus-covid19-philadelphia-pennsylvania-new-jersey-confirmed-case-updates-news-20200310.html



Inquirer referenced the parade organizers fb page -

St. Patrick's Day Observance Association of Philadelphia
17 mins ·

Statement of the Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day Observance Association:

After heartfelt consideration and serious conversation with officials from the City of Philadelphia, the St. Patrick's Day Observance Association has decided to cancel the parade and all events related to the 2020 Philadelphia Saint Patrick's Day Parade. This decision was made with significant input from civic and parade participants. While this decision is disappointing, we acted with a general concern for the well-being of everyone. In days to come, we will continue with great enthusiasm to plan the 250th Saint Patrick's Day Parade on March 14, 2021 celebrating Saint Patrick, our Grand Marshal Michael J. Bradley, Jr., and the distinguished members of the Ring of Honor.

https://www.facebook.com/philadelphiastpatricksdayobservance/

BumRushDaShow

(129,483 posts)
13. And Penn just closed
Wed Mar 11, 2020, 03:43 PM
Mar 2020

after Villanova, Penn State, Lehigh, Bryn Mawr, Swarthmore all moved to "online" earlier (and I also saw that Chestnut Hill College also closed.


3:35 PM - March 11, 2020
University of Pennsylvania shifts all classes online for rest of semester


The University of Pennsylvania becomes the second college in the region to shift to online instruction for the rest of the semester.

West Chester University announced a similar move on Tuesday.

Penn said it will extend spring break for one week and begin virtual classes on Monday, March 23. Virtual instruction, including final exams, will continue through the end of the semester.

The university is asking all students, who are currently on spring break and out of town, not to return to campus. Those on campus should leave by Sunday. Some clinical rotations will continue, the university said.

“Many details are still being finalized, so we ask for your patience as we work through the myriad issues involved in this major temporary change,” said an email from Penn President Amy Gutmann and Provost Wendell Pritchett.

— Susan Snyder

https://www.inquirer.com/health/coronavirus/live/coronavirus-covid19-philadelphia-pennsylvania-new-jersey-confirmed-case-updates-news-20200311.html

BumRushDaShow

(129,483 posts)
14. And now Temple U closing in-person and going online-only
Wed Mar 11, 2020, 08:42 PM
Mar 2020
Latest 12 minutes ago
8:27 PM - March 11, 2020
Temple ending classroom instruction and will offer classes online

Temple University announced Wednesday night that it will end in-person instruction on campus Friday and offer classes online the rest of the semester, starting Monday.

Students are being asked to leave campus by 5 p.m. March 21. Those who need to remain on campus can request an extension, the school said. The university also is encouraging students who live off campus to return home.

“We are focused on ensuring the health and safety of our community members, and on the successful completion of our students’ spring semester,” President Richard M. Englert and Provost JoAnne A. Epps wrote to the campus.

— Sue Snyder

https://www.inquirer.com/health/coronavirus/live/coronavirus-covid19-philadelphia-pennsylvania-new-jersey-confirmed-case-updates-news-20200311.html
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