COVID-19

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COVID-19, via the CDC website

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an infectious disease[1] caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).

First discovered in the Hubei province in China, the disease has spread globally since 2019, resulting in the COVID-19 pandemic, declared by the World Health Organization in March 2020. Common symptoms include fever, cough and shortness of breath. Muscle pain, sputum production and sore throat are less common symptoms. While the majority of cases result in mild symptoms, some progress to pneumonia and multi-organ failure. The deaths per the number of diagnosed cases is estimated at between 1% and 5% but varies by age and other health conditions.

Cause and diagnosis

The infection is spread from one person to others via respiratory droplets, often produced during coughing and sneezing. Time from exposure to onset of symptoms is generally between two and fourteen days, with an average of five days. The standard method of diagnosis is by reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (rRT-PCR) from a nasopharyngeal swab or throat swab. The infection can also be diagnosed from a combination of symptoms, risk factors, and a chest CT scan showing features of pneumonia.

Prevention and management

Recommended measures to prevent the disease include frequent hand washing, maintaining distance from other people and not touching one's face. The use of masks is recommended for those who suspect they have the virus and their caregivers but not the general public. As of early 2020, there is no vaccine or specific antiviral treatment for COVID-19; management involves treatment of symptoms, supportive care and experimental measures.

COVID-19 and furry

Flayrah has a related story:

Multiple furry events have been delayed, cancelled, postponed, rescheduled or restricted to prevent the spread of COVID-19. These include:

Conventions

Furmeets

Other COVID-19/furry developments

IMVU's Fur Affinity will offer help for those furry conventions impacted by COVID-19 by giving them free advertising.[70]

The Anthropomorphic Literature and Arts Association announced that the results of the 2019 Ursa Major Awards would be via a video presentation as securing a venue was impossible due to COVID-19.[71] The award's presentation was published on YouTube on May 23, 2020.[72]

Online conventions

Several people and organizations are scheduling online-only conventions[73] via streaming (Picarto, Twitch) and the use of popular social media apps like Twitter, Facebook, Discord and Telegram, among others. These include:

Furries affected by COVID-19

References

  1. ↑ Rolling updates on coronavirus disease (COVID-19) post on the World Health Organization's website. Retrieved ?.
  2. ↑ COVID-19 Updates post on Anthro Weekend Utah's website. Retrieved May 9, 2020.
  3. ↑ An Important, Sad, Announcement post on Anthrocon's website. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
  4. ↑ Update – AnthrOhio 2020 & COVID-19 post on AnthrOhio's website main page. Retrieved April 11, 2020.
  5. ↑ Aurawra Statement regarding COVID-19 post on Aurawra's website main page. Retrieved April 16, 2020.
  6. ↑ BLFC 2020 Update Regarding COVID-19 post on Biggest Little Fur Con's website. Retrieved ?.
  7. ↑ ATTENTION BLUE RIDGE FURFARE GUESTS post on Telegram. Retrieved March 14, 2020.
  8. ↑ To safeguard the health and welfare of our campers post on Twitter. Retrieved May 11, 2020.
  9. ↑ Estamos conscientes de la situación por la cual el mundo está pasando y las decisiones que ha tomado el gobierno así como varias organizaciones entorno al COVID-19. post on Twitter. Retrieved March 19, 2020 .
  10. ↑ Update 24/03/2020: Coronavirus (COVID-19) post on ConFuzzled's website. Retrieved 24 March 2020.
  11. ↑ Anunciamos lo siguiente post on Twitter (In Spanish). Retrieved May 4, 2020.
  12. ↑ DFC 7: DELAYED, BUT NOT LOST! post on Facebook. Retrieved May 2, 2020.
  13. ↑ Post on Twitter dated April 30, 2020, retrieved May 1, 2020
  14. ↑ Official statement about the situation with Covid-19 and the convention post on Fauntastic's website. Retrieved ?.
  15. ↑ AVISO IMPORTANTE post on Facebook (in Spanish). Retrieved May 20, 2020.
  16. ↑ COVID-19 Update page on Fur-Eh's website. Retrieved April 24, 2020.
  17. ↑ Unfortunatley due to the new laws banning gatherings over 500 people, and our concern for attendees health, FurDU will be postponed untill 2021 post on Facebook. Retrieved March 16, 2020.
  18. ↑ Furnal Equinox 2020: Official Cancellation Of Event post on Furnal Equinox's website. Retrieved ?.
  19. ↑ OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT post on Twitter. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
  20. ↑ Comité de organizacion de Furry Summer México. Asunto: COVID-19 Actualization 2 post on Facebook (in Spanish). Retrieved May 2, 2020.
  21. ↑ We have an announcement to share for Furry Weekend Atlanta 2020. post on Telegram. Retrieved March 16, 2020.
  22. ↑ Furry Weekend Holland frontpage. Retrieved March 29, 2020.
  23. ↑ A Message from the FurryPinas Team post on Twitter. Retrieved April 20, 2020.
  24. ↑ FURUM Has Been Postponed post on Twitter. Retrieved May 24, 2020.
  25. ↑ Animated announcement on Twitter. Retrieved May 26, 2020.
  26. ↑ Information about Furway: Coronavirus post on the Furway's website. Retrieved May 2, 2020.
  27. ↑ CORONAVIRUS UPDATE GFM 2020 Cancelled post on the Gateway FurMeet website. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
  28. ↑ 2020 Golden State Fur Con "GSFC 2020 Postponed". Retrieved ?.
  29. ↑ Hey fuzzies! post on Twitter. Dated April 21, 2020. Retrieved April 22.
  30. ↑ SPACE TURBULENCE DETECTED! post on Twitter. Retrieved March 31, 2020.
  31. ↑ Wichtige Info: Aufgrund der Verordnung der Österreichischen Regierung, alle Veranstaltungen bis ende Juni zu verbieten, mussten auch wir uns dafür entscheiden, die LSF für 2020 absagen zu müssen post on Twitter (in German). Retrieved April 25, 2020.
  32. ↑ Hey guys/Apologies, wrong date attached to previous post. post on Twitter. Retrieved May 2, 2020.
  33. ↑ With our greatest apologies... post on Twitter. Dated May 12, 2020. Retrieved May 12, 2020.
  34. ↑ Hi Mephit Fur Meet Family post on Mephit Fur Meet's website. Retrieved May 12, 2020.
  35. ↑ Mit Bedauern müssen wir mitteilen, dass wir die MMC 2020 hiermit absagen. post on Twitter (in German). Retrieved April 20, 2020.
  36. ↑ Postponed: MCFC Postponed Until 2021. Retrieved May 1, 2020.
  37. ↑ Dear PAWAI Attendees]. Retrieved May 26, 2020
  38. ↑ To our Community and Friends post on the PawCon website. Retrieved May 20, 2020.
  39. ↑ Hello Everyone post on Twiter. Retrieved May 20, 2020.
  40. ↑ Our Dearest Members post on the SpokAnthro's website. Retrieved May 14, 2020.
  41. ↑ Due to the Covid-19 outbreak we unfortunately have no choice but to postpone this year's South Afrifur Convention. post on Twitter. Retrieved April 19, 2020.
  42. ↑ ATTENTION AN IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FROM YOUR TTFC STAFF post on Twitter. Retrieved May 26, 2020.
  43. ↑ Statement from the Thaitails staff: Postponed the convention due to an ongoing epidemic COVID-19. Retrieved ?.
  44. ↑ Wild Nights 2020 POSTPONED Message on main page. Retrieved March 24, 2020.
  45. ↑ COVID-19 May 1st Update post on Twitter. Retrieved May 2, 2020.
  46. ↑ I just received word from the park post on Telegram. Retrieved March 27, 2020.
  47. ↑ WUFF 2020 [EN] post on Telegram. Dated March 25, 2020. Retrieved March 25, 2020.
  48. ↑ ZodiaCon 2020 was cancelled post on ZodiaCon'smain page. Retrieved April 29, 2020.
  49. ↑ ATTENTION: post on Twitter. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
  50. ↑ I'm afraid I've got to be the bearer of bad news this evening post on Twitter. Retrieved March 31, 2020.
  51. ↑ As of today all events are on hold until further notice. post on Facebook. Retrieved March 18, 2020.
  52. ↑ Due to health concerns for our community we have decided to cancel the March 28th furbowl. post on Twitter. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
  53. ↑ IMPORTANT UPDATE REGARDING FURMEETS THIS MONTH! post on the DFW Furs Twitter channel. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
  54. ↑ Hi everyone: post on Telegram. Retrieved March 12, 2020.
  55. ↑ UPDATE: Due recent events involving the COVID-19 outbreak post on Twitter. Retrieved March 18, 2020.
  56. ↑ In response to this announcement post on Twitter. Retrieved March 18, 2020.
  57. ↑ COVID-19 Update post on the LeedsFurs website. Retrieved March 18, 2020
  58. ↑ Due to the concerns of COVID-19, and some other factors post on Twitter. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
  59. ↑ Important: The Staff have discussed and we are CANCELLING THE MARCH FURBOWL post on Twitter. Retrieved March 12, 2020.
  60. ↑ It's hard to miss the recent announcements... post on Telegram. Retrieved March 17, 2020.
  61. ↑ Good afternoon everyone! post on Twitter. Retrieved March 21, 2020.
  62. ↑ Statement of the Coronavirus & MNFurs Events post on Twitter. Retrieved March 18, 2020.
  63. ↑ 2020 Otterdance! "In agreement with @WORM_Rotterdam, @Otterdance has been postponed. We're discussing future dates and ticket refunds and will keep you informed.". Retrieved ?.
  64. ↑ APRIL FURBOWL UPDATE! post on Facebook. Retrieved May 2, 2020.
  65. ↑ Heads up to my fellow Oklahoma furries post on Twitter. Retrieved March 18, 2020.
  66. ↑ SoCal Distancing and Remaining Constructive post on the SoCalFurs website. Dated March 14, 2020. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
  67. ↑ It's unfortunate, but this weekend's #TourDeFur has been CANCELLED post on Twitter. Retrieved March 17, 2020.
  68. ↑ Due to the developments of COVID-19 post on Twitter. Retrieved May 2, 2020.
  69. ↑ Aaaaand cancelled the Warsaw Monthly Furmeet. Stay safe! post on Twitter. Dated March 11, 2020. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
  70. ↑ If any furry cons are impacted by coronavirus post on Twitter. Retrieved March 17, 2020.
  71. ↑ Due to the current COVID-19 crisis... post on the Ursa Major Awards's Twitter account. Retrieved April 19, 2020.
  72. ↑ The results of the 2019 Ursa Major Award voting are now live! post on the Ursa Major Awards' Twitter account. Dated May 23, 2020. Retrieved May 23, 2020.
  73. ↑ Recent Cancellations Have Given Rise to Online Conventions. Here’s What you Need to Know: article on Artconomy. Dated March 17, 2020. Retrieved March 17, 2020.
  74. ↑ 2nd annual #Couchcon is ON. post on Twitter. Retrieved March 17, 2020.
  75. ↑ Cozy Con official website. Retrieved March 17, 2020.
  76. ↑ CozyCon 2020 - pinned tweet on Twitter. Dated March 16, 2020. Retrieved March 17, 2020.
  77. ↑ Autumn CozyCon 2020 - Twitter update post. Dated May 23, 2020. Retrieved May 23, 2020.
  78. ↑ Down Home FurCon official Twitter channel. Retrieved March 19, 2020.
  79. ↑ Furality.org official convention website. Retrieved April 2, 2020.
  80. ↑ 'Furry Weekend Gaming venue on Twitch. Retrieved May 8, 2020.
  81. ↑ Get ready for #FurryWeekend At-Home post on Twitter. Retrieved May 8, 2020.
  82. ↑ KeepCalmCon official Twitter channel. Retrieved March 17, 2020.
  83. ↑ Hey Fans page on the Toronto Comicon's website. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  84. ↑ Whelp the results are in, this Sergal is officially COVID-19 positive. post by Narka Zirkus. Retrieved May 26, 2020.
  85. ↑ Update - Hey everyone. post by EMTShibe on Twitter. Retrieved May 26, 2020.
  86. ↑ What Happened to VappyVap88 video on YouTube. Retrieved April 25, 2020.

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