Re: [m-hb] MIT Guild cancellation Fwd: Update: COVID-19 & Student Organizations

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Joseph wrote: 




>>I believe our ringing schedule should continue as normal under current 
>>circumstances. If taking a preventive measure helps, I would cancel 
>>practices, but service ringing would remain the same. If the virus or 
>>the Boston area becomes more at risk, then cancel all unfortunately. << 


This is an interesting compromise. If we do a very good job of sanitation, 
I would feel pretty safe within a tower, but I'm starting to wonder about 
the T (which is how I get *to* the tower). I do plan to use it tonight 
(unrelated to ringing). 



>>In the meantime, I wonder if there is research or methods to cleaning or 
>>disinfecting the ropes without damaging the material in the process. We 
>>should start thinking of common surfaces to disinfect as good measure 
>>(door knobs, benches, water disposal button, etc). << 



I talked about this with Michael (our no-longer-resident virus expert). I 
suggested using alcohol wipes on the ropes, but he said that it might be 
too superficial to get the germs. I will try to find out if spraying 
alcohol solution directly onto the tail and sallies would cause damage. I 
think it might make more sense just to have all ringers sanitize before 
every touch (although our bottle of sanitizer might run out pretty quickly 
if we do that). We could be like the Nine Tailors folks and stick to one 
bell each, requiring less cleaning. I had already planned to bring in 
wipes on Saturday to do the doorknobs, handrails, and bathroom fixtures. 



Old North as a congregation is following the Diocese of Massachusetts 
guidelines for services - no touching other people during the peace, no 
chalice during communion, very specific hand sanitation guidelines for all 
the clergy and helpers. I don't know what the historical site is doing 
with tour groups. The Old North web site is still promoting a lecture on 
the 31st and the Lantern Service on April 19th. We'll see if those change 
- the Lantern service usually has as many people crammed in as will fit 
without violating the fire code. 



Laura Dickerson 
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