Tag: COVID-19

City of Farmington has hand-washing tip for coronavirus (COVID-19) — related to Minnesota sports

The city of Farmington Twitter account wanted to inform its readers using a joke about Minnesota sports.

The City of Farmington, Minnesota wanted to remind people to wash their hands as the coronavirus continues to spread across the United States and across the world.

What does this have to with Minnesota sports? Well, Farmington’s Twitter account wanted to remind people to wash their hands, as if they’re “trying to scrub away the disappointment of Minnesota sports.”

The city’s account wrote this above the tweet:

“Here’s our tip on preventing the spread of Coronavirus!” The city said in a tweet. “In all seriousness, wash your hands and stay home if you’re sick. Visit the Minnesota Department of Health’s website for information on this virus, and how to prepare and prevent the spread.”

Washing your hands is important, especially in times like these. But trying to scrub away the disappointment of Minnesota sports? That’s a tall order. You might be scrubbing all day. Oh well, at least Minnesotans have the Lynx.

Read this piece by USA TODAY for more on the coronavirus.

Seahawks postpone Military Hiring Fair ‘out of an abundance of caution’

The Seattle Seahawks have postponed their Military Hiring Fair ‘out of an abundance of caution’ due to the spread of Coronavirus in the area.

The Seattle Seahawks have postponed their Military Hiring Event “out of an abundance of caution” due to the spread of the Coronavirus throughout Washington State.

The event, open to all branches of service – active duty, reservists, veterans, family members and DoD employees – was to have taken place on March 14 at CenturyLink Field and was sold out.

A part-time employee who had worked the XFL’s Seattle Dragons game at the stadium recently has now been diagnosed with COVID-19.

The Seahawks tweeted the following information Friday afternoon:

“Out of an abundance of caution, and in light of current recommendations from public health officials, we will be postponing the Military Hiring Fair scheduled for Mar 14. We apologize for any inconvenience.

“We will communicate a new date for the event as soon as it has been set.”

The Seattle Sounders FC’s match versus Columbus Crew SC set for  Saturday, March 7 is set to take place as planned at CenturyLink Field.

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European Tour cancels Magical Kenya Open amid coronavirus outbreak

The European Tour’s Magical Kenya Open scheduled for March 12-15 has been canceled due to the threat of coronavirus.

The European Tour announced Friday the Magical Kenya Open will not be played March 12-15 as scheduled in Nairobi, Kenya, due to the threat of coronavirus.

European Tour CEO Keith Pelley said in a statement there will be an attempt to reschedule the Karen Country Club event later this season, but there are currently no definite plans.

The Magical Kenya Open is not the first event the European Tour event has canceled this season due to coronavirus.

In mid-February, the European Tour announced the Maybank Championship, scheduled to for April 16-19 at Saujana Golf & Country Club in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and the Volvo China Open, scheduled for April 23-26 at Genzon Golf Club in Shenzhen, would be postponed.

The coronavirus has affected golf leagues across the globe. The LPGA canceled three-straight events on its Asia swing. Numerous other amateur events have been canceled and postponed.

The Government of Kenya advised Friday the postponement of all international meetings and conferences within the country while the coronavirus rages across the globe. The Kenyan government said the “suspension” which will be reviewed next month.

“We understand and totally respect the decision made by the Government of Kenya in these difficult times… I would like to take this opportunity to personally thank President Uhuru Kenyatta and the Kenyan Government for their unwavering support, alongside Kenya Open Golf Limited Chairman Peter Kanyago and Tournament Director Patrick Obath for their strenuous efforts and commitment,” Pelley said in a statement. “We look forward to returning to Kenya in due course.”

The European Tour is in Doha, Qatar, this week for the Commercial Bank Qatar Masters at Education City Golf Club. The schedule will resume March 19-22 at the Hero Indian Open at DLF Golf & Country Club in New Delhi, India.

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