Wings of Prague 2020

**Dan-Sam** · 03-11-2020 01:43

TataMichal and Nemanja sent me an email about CoronaVirus and how it will be with Prague event.
Here are their mails:

Originally Posted by TataMichal

Hi guys,
Let me ask, what are plans regarding virus.

In Poland we have variety of security measures, among others:

Stop public meetings
Work at home, if possible.

Statistics say that older people are more vulnerable for virus (15% death rate, than younger 1%). In our community we do have same number of “old timers”.

Just caring for their health:

What is the situation in Prag?
Do you plan postponing the meeting, ex. after vacation?
Or canceling?

Michal

Originally Posted by Пилот

Long time ago I said "Corona never, zaječarsko (local Serbian beer) always".

Joke put aside, as I was informed in media and, also, when spoken with a friend who lives in town out of Prague, meetings up to 100 people are still allowed in Czechia.
So, I don't believe some extra measures at Con are needed. Our older comrades should decide for themselves would they come or not. As Michal said, their risk is greater. But, it's expected that warmer days may weaken the epidemy.

Of course, it's Dan's and Kubajs' call.
So, guys, we are waiting for your decision

To be absolutely clear, here is the situation in this time (11.3.2020, 9:45):

There is no quarantine in this moment. It is possible to get in and out of our country. Some medical checks on borders are in progress.
It is recommended to apply home offices (pity we need a virus to change managers mind...).
All events above 100 participants / people are canceled.
Kindergardens are running as usuall. Primary and secondary schools are closed. Universities usually stopped, but there is no rule about them.
Scout organisation stopped all activities.

And now to our event:

We are bellow 100 participant rule, so strictly according to Czech law, we can continue with preparations. This can change in future, of course.
I prefer wait some time and see. There is about 1,5 months to go, so something can change (to worse or better, who knows?).
We do not have any special costs with the fixed date. Postponing is possible in general from our (organizators) side.
The bad situation is about you - participants with paid tickets, flights and accomodation. I propose to wait a week or two (if possible) and then thin about it once again. Anyway, I won't think anything bad about anybody who will cancel his or her attendance (and definitely don't want to see more names in Hall of Fallen Airmen). Good thing is that you can decide about yourselves (you are adult, responsible and wise often) - in case of childern focused virus it would be much worse...

Your perspectives are welcomed, please, feel free to comment.

Updates:

11.3.2020, 10:25: Primary and secondary schools are going to be closed at least for a month.
12.3.2020, 14:30: Goverment prohibits Czech citizens to travel to Italy, Austria, Germany, Iran, South Korea. Foreigners from 13 dangerous countries (Germany and Austria included) can not enter Czech Republic. Events above 30 participants are canceled. Expecting this for 30 days. All pubs and restaurants will be closed from 20:00 do 6:00.
13.3.2020, 15:00: Borders of the Czech Republic will be closed since Monday 16.3.2020. Possible (?) return of CZ citizens, but probably not anybody else.
16.3.2020, 10:30: Whole country under quarantine. Only go to the work, buy some food and medicaments allowed.
19.3.2020, 00:00: Veils / face masks mandatory for all people outdoor. Retired people only opening hours in supermarkets between 10:00 and 12:00.