More and more events are being cancelled here
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (325594)
Rockingham, Australia
February 9, 2022 7:10am CST
Western Australia has led a charmed life since the beginning of the pandemic. We’ve had some restrictions but very few lockdowns. But now, Omicron on the rise and we’re about to open our borders which will mean more cases. After being covid-free for so long, residents are naturally concerned and some groups are doing what they can to limit their chances of becoming sick.
My husband and I take photos at endurance rides and the first one was scheduled for late March. The Progress Association of the tiny town would normally cater for the riders and raise money for themselves. But, because of the risk of covid and the uncertainty of what new rules might be imposed, they have asked that the ride be cancelled.
And now the Fairbridge Folk Festival has been cancelled for the second year in a row, again because of uncertainty about covid. The organisers must feel gutted as they would have put so much work into organising a rich and varied programme. Unfortunately, I can’t help but think that we’ll only see more and more cancellations of more and more events as the numbers rise. And rise they will.
Photo from a previous Fairbridge Folk Festival.
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@rsa101 (37932)
• Philippines
10 Feb 22
Omicron variant has been with us since January when we felt the surge rising. Many events were suspended like the Face-to-Face classes and many other things too. But so far, the cases are sliding down as of today. This variant seems to be milder amongst the others except that it is highly infectious. Despite its milder symptoms, the health experts say that it still is a dangerous virus especially to the unvaccinated and those with co-morbidities.
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@rsa101 (37932)
• Philippines
10 Feb 22
@JudyEv True if you can avoid it, you should take all necessary precautions. We were able to stay safe the whole year of 2021 and we even went to my home province last Christmas. When we returned back home, we thought we were still safe from it but my son got it then my wife got mild symptoms too. So, we have to isolate ourselves for a week or so. I am lucky, that despite being exposed to them I remained asymptomatic.
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@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
9 Feb 22
So sorry
I am concerned the world is ending. This whole thing is wiping people out in more ways then one. I feel so sorry for the young people and kids having to miss so much we enjoyed in the past. 
I am concerned the world is ending. This whole thing is wiping people out in more ways then one. I feel so sorry for the young people and kids having to miss so much we enjoyed in the past. 1 person likes this
@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
10 Feb 22
@JudyEv no we had it good and didn't even realize it.
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@JudyEv (325594)
• Rockingham, Australia
10 Feb 22
@bunnybon7 That's true. You don't know what you've got till it's gone. That would be a good name for a song, wouldn't it? 
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@sjvg1976 (41131)
• Delhi, India
10 Feb 22
Yes, the virus here too is spreading fast and the number of deaths due to the virus is increasing day by day.
You are fortunate that you were not much affected by the virus until now. We still have lots of restrictions here and it looks like things won't get normal as they used to be in the past.
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@averygirl72 (37716)
• Philippines
10 Feb 22
Here people are again gathering and form a big crowd because of the coming elections
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@averygirl72 (37716)
• Philippines
16 Feb 22
@JudyEv People are not scared now. So many people gather really big crowd
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@JudyEv (325594)
• Rockingham, Australia
10 Feb 22
And they will all be in close contact. There will probably be another increase in numbers.
@DWDavis (25812)
• Pikeville, North Carolina
10 Feb 22
It is sad that so many events are being canceled.
Our basketball teams have only been able to play two of their scheduled games this year because other teams that don't practice the same preventive measures we do have had to cancel due to Omicron.
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@DWDavis (25812)
• Pikeville, North Carolina
11 Feb 22
@JudyEv Most people who refuse are either ignorant of the science and believe the conspiracy whackos, or refuse on religious grounds and take no vaccines at all.
Here in the US, nearly all anti-vaxxers fall into the first category.
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@Tampa_girl7 (48908)
• United States
9 Feb 22
I’m sorry to hear that things are getting canceled. It is better to be safe then sorry.
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@Tampa_girl7 (48908)
• United States
10 Feb 22
@JudyEv Here in Mississippi they are not being so cautious. It worries me.
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@JudyEv (325594)
• Rockingham, Australia
11 Feb 22
@Tampa_girl7 I doubt they could ever stop it now in the US. It's basically everyone for themselves, I would think.
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@aninditasen (15732)
• Raurkela, India
10 Feb 22
Life is becoming drab because of covid but then we have to keep ourselves safe so as not to suffer from this dreadful disease.
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@aninditasen (15732)
• Raurkela, India
13 Feb 22
@JudyEv We have to do that to keep ourselves safe and healthy.
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@porwest (78761)
• United States
10 Feb 22
@JudyEv I am right there with you. I'd prefer Covid did not exist at all. I'd prefer no one gets it. The problem I have had with Covid from the word go has never been Covid itself. It has been the reaction to it which has disrupted jobs, life, supply chain, and the pursuit of happiness, all for really no good reason, but definitely with an agenda.
@RebeccasFarm (86727)
• United States
9 Feb 22
Its crazy to open borders yet all the events being cancelled what do you think Judy
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@RebeccasFarm (86727)
• United States
10 Feb 22
@JudyEv Yes seems to be like that here as well Judy with businesses
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@JudyEv (325594)
• Rockingham, Australia
10 Feb 22
At some point we have to open our border because of economic factors. But many groups/organisations are fearful and not willing to put planned events at risk. It's like the (state of WA) government has handed responsibility back to individuals/businesses and they are suddenly not willing to take risks although they were vocal enough when everything was closed.
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@DaddyEvil (137145)
• United States
9 Feb 22
You all had so little problem with the previous versions of Covid. I hope Omicron doesn't affect too many people there...
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@DaddyEvil (137145)
• United States
10 Feb 22
@JudyEv I hope you can, too. I guess we'll see.
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@dilleo (980)
• Canada
9 Feb 22
Oh jeez, sorry to hear this! Covid sure puts a damper on things, that is for sure.
I guess things are similar in Canada, lots of things being cancelled or postponed. I am really looking forward to going to concerts again. We can only hope that more of a sense of normalcy returns for everyone's sake!
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