[ripe-list] RIPE80 and COVID-19

> On 2 Mar 2020, at 21:00, Daniel Karrenberg <dfk at ripe.net> wrote:
> 
> On 2 Mar 2020, at 19:39, Jim Reid wrote:
> 
>> … Current WHO advice is for meeting organisers to consult with the local public health authorities and carry
>> out a proper risk assessment. …
> 
> Before this gets to be a huge thread:

 I see that ICANN-67 is now remote participation only.

> I know first hand that the RIPE NCC and the RIPE Chair are in the process of updating the risk assessment for RIPE80 and evaluating options.

Lucky you. But maybe the community could now also participate in the conversation?

> As usual: should current plans change you will hear it here first.

I would very much like that. So far all I have seen is a page on the web-site. On the list would have been better. 

So without going crazy, I would appreciate this channel being kept active.

> Please return to more appropriate fora to discuss generalities. We can discuss again when/if alternatives to the current plan emerge.
> 
> Daniel

I accept it is too early to make firm GO / NO-GO decisions. But France has already banned gatherings of over 5000 people. And while we are nowhere near that we are a delightfully international community. So we present a higher risk?

I think we need some indication, even a rough indication, of a possible decision timetable as soon as possible. Perhaps 35 days before? Unless the local authorities do something in the interim. People can then consider adjusting their own plans.

And please wash your hands!

Gordon