tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post7465981135986037253..comments2024-03-26T12:05:58.591-04:00Comments on Freemasons For Dummies: UGLE Issues Coronavirus Guidance For Their LodgesChristopher Hodapphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04201859873755654395noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-81500698455375680352020-03-05T23:09:49.489-05:002020-03-05T23:09:49.489-05:00We as postponing the June 5th Masonic conference h...We as postponing the June 5th Masonic conference here in Washington. We certainly hope the crisis abates long before then, but purchasing tickets and making hotel arrangements, as well as deposits for the venue, catering and avs, carries risks. One thought is about people who do not know they are infected, perhaps in a chain having caught it from someone else in the early stages and also ignorant of being a carrier, and showing up innocently. I agree with much of what Chris says, but while to me it seems something that might quickly pass, i don't know and i don't think anyone else knows.Bro. Paul Richhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06435030965629467739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-62189413380716267982020-03-05T18:18:01.877-05:002020-03-05T18:18:01.877-05:00Darrin, that link doesn't connect to anything....Darrin, that link doesn't connect to anything. Here is the message and correct Canadian data link forwarded on Facebook by the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Canada in the Province of Ontario for their area:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.ontario.ca/page/2019-novel-coronavirus" rel="nofollow">The 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)</a><br /><br /><i>March 4, 2020<br />Brethren,<br />The outbreak of the new coronavirus continues to evolve. Our Public Health Experts publish an update daily at 10:30 am. Here is the link: https://www.ontario.ca/page/2019-novel-coronavirus<br />Here is their advice:<br />How to protect yourself<br />Coronaviruses are spread mainly from person to person through close contact, for example, in a household, workplace or health care centre.<br />There are everyday actions that can help prevent the spread of germs that cause respiratory illnesses. Take these everyday steps to reduce exposure to the virus and protect your health:<br />• wash your hands often with soap and water or alcohol-based hand sanitizer<br />• sneeze and cough into your sleeve<br />• avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth<br />• avoid contact with people who are sick<br />• stay home if you are sick<br />Your risk of severe disease may be higher if you have a weakened immune system. This may be the case for:<br />• older people<br />• people with chronic disease (for example, diabetes, cancer, heart, renal or chronic lung disease)<br />Brothers who are older and those with chronic diseases may wish to take the added precaution of staying home from lodge.<br />I remind you that shaking hands at a lodge meeting is not mandated and can be avoided.<br />Check with the authorities for updated reports regularly and be safe.<br />David J. Cameron<br />Grand Master</i>Christopher Hodapphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04201859873755654395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-55826618352043672972020-03-05T17:18:56.915-05:002020-03-05T17:18:56.915-05:00from The GM Ontario. Canada file:///C:/Users/imova...from The GM Ontario. Canada file:///C:/Users/imova/AppData/Local/Temp/Coronavirus%202020%20Jan%2030-1.pdf<br />Darrinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05287357466042138423noreply@blogger.com