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									COVID 19 impact - Widnes Vikings				            </title>
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                        <title>RE: COVID 19 impact</title>
                        <link>https://widnesrugby.com/forums/widnes-vikings/covid-19-impact/paged/2/#post-17095</link>
                        <pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2020 22:37:15 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[I think the 4 week thing is to help manage people. If you say it&#039;s going to last for 4 months people will panic more than they already are. However the over 70&#039;s are being asked to isolate f...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[I think the 4 week thing is to help manage people. If you say it's going to last for 4 months people will panic more than they already are. However the over 70's are being asked to isolate for this period. 4 months of no sport, pubs, restaurants etc will be tough on us but far worse for those that own them.]]></content:encoded>
						                            <category domain="https://widnesrugby.com/forums/widnes-vikings/">Widnes Vikings</category>                        <dc:creator>Dan1</dc:creator>
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                        <title>RE: COVID 19 impact</title>
                        <link>https://widnesrugby.com/forums/widnes-vikings/covid-19-impact/paged/2/#post-17094</link>
                        <pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2020 22:29:30 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[I don’t want to be all doom and gloom, but perhaps the guess of four weeks suspension of gatherings might be grossly underestimated. I can’t profess to be the source of all knowledge, but fr...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[I don’t want to be all doom and gloom, but perhaps the guess of four weeks suspension of gatherings might be grossly underestimated. I can’t profess to be the source of all knowledge, but from is being suggested in the media it could be much longer.

in terms of infection rates, these are projected to initially peak in July, drop in August due to school hols then peak again in Sept before beginning to decrease. Mumbling sober the weekend are of over 70’s self-isolating for four months and schools to close to the end of the school year in July.

Doesn’t really bear thinking about, but after the game today, I’m genuinely not sure when we may see the next game. On another line of thought, if the season did not resume, then would we be Joint Challenge Cup-winners? 😜]]></content:encoded>
						                            <category domain="https://widnesrugby.com/forums/widnes-vikings/">Widnes Vikings</category>                        <dc:creator>Steve</dc:creator>
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                        <title>RE: COVID 19 impact</title>
                        <link>https://widnesrugby.com/forums/widnes-vikings/covid-19-impact/paged/2/#post-17067</link>
                        <pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2020 15:43:26 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[We have 2000 plus Season Ticket Holders, which I presume will have its revenue spread across the year and VIQI money.

We have a part time squad and a relatively low number of full time empl...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[We have 2000 plus Season Ticket Holders, which I presume will have its revenue spread across the year and VIQI money.

We have a part time squad and a relatively low number of full time employees, compared to even 6 months ago.

Presumably we will not have to pay matchday costs e.g. stewarding because there are no matchdays.

We have had 3 league games at home, a couple of friendlies and a couple of cup games (albeit lowly attended).

I think it is obviously a far from ideal financial situation, but compared to most clubs outside SL, I think we are ok...

Who knows about other costs like appearance fees (which would not be happening)? Also rent....if we don't train....]]></content:encoded>
						                            <category domain="https://widnesrugby.com/forums/widnes-vikings/">Widnes Vikings</category>                        <dc:creator>CJ91</dc:creator>
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                        <title>RE: COVID 19 impact</title>
                        <link>https://widnesrugby.com/forums/widnes-vikings/covid-19-impact/#post-17061</link>
                        <pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2020 14:54:00 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[What can the RFL do realistically? They can&#039;t just find a money tree. They are as impacted by the issue as any normal business would be.]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[What can the RFL do realistically? They can't just find a money tree. They are as impacted by the issue as any normal business would be.]]></content:encoded>
						                            <category domain="https://widnesrugby.com/forums/widnes-vikings/">Widnes Vikings</category>                        <dc:creator>James Gordon</dc:creator>
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                        <title>RE: COVID 19 impact</title>
                        <link>https://widnesrugby.com/forums/widnes-vikings/covid-19-impact/#post-17060</link>
                        <pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2020 14:49:37 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[People at the RFL are paid to run the game - pretty poorly run by all accounts - and should be making (have made) plans to help clubs through this crisis. With little central funding, League...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[People at the RFL are paid to run the game - pretty poorly run by all accounts - and should be making (have made) plans to help clubs through this crisis. With little central funding, League 1 and Championship clubs will rely to a large extent on income from match days and could face financial meltdown if the games are postponed for several months, with no funds to pay players or bills.

Hopefully, when the restrictions are lifted, the season can resume. If necessary, what is wrong in extending the season to the end of December to enable all games to be played In the meantime, the RFL/SL should be looking at ways at keeping clubs afloat until the games can be resumed.

I am sure that, with the support from WISSL and fans generally, Widnes will come through this.]]></content:encoded>
						                            <category domain="https://widnesrugby.com/forums/widnes-vikings/">Widnes Vikings</category>                        <dc:creator>Frankg</dc:creator>
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                        <title>RE: COVID 19 impact</title>
                        <link>https://widnesrugby.com/forums/widnes-vikings/covid-19-impact/#post-17055</link>
                        <pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2020 14:08:43 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[Based on advice from health officials and the RFL regarding Covid-19, Widnes Vikings can inform supporters of changes to match day protocols until further notice.

In order to protect the he...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[Based on advice from health officials and the RFL regarding Covid-19, Widnes Vikings can inform supporters of changes to match day protocols until further notice.

In order to protect the health and safety of players and fans there will be limited interactions in the lead up to, and on the day of, Vikings fixtures.

All fixtures are set to go ahead following government advice, however in the event of any changes supporters will be informed via our website and social media channels.

For Sunday’s fixture with Swinton Lions, the following restrictions will be in place:

Players will not hold hands with any mascots
Players should limit any physical contact with supporters at venues
Players are advised to avoid handshakes, hugs, high fives
Players are advised not to take items from supporters for signing
All players, officials and supporters are asked to follow the government advice on hand hygiene and protect themselves and others from spreading the infection
Any further information which is communicated to the club from the government and/or RFL will be passed on to supporters.

Public Health England guidance on infection control and the advice regarding what everyone can do to reduce the risk of catching Coronavirus, states you should:

Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when you cough or sneeze. Catch it, Bin it, Kill it.
Put used tissues in the bin straight away.
Wash your hands with soap and water often – use hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available.
Try to avoid close contact with people who are unwell.
Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
Do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth if your hands are not clean.
In the event of confirmed cases and in line with the current advice from the Government’s Chief Medical Officer and Chief Scientific Adviser this requires those people in close contact with confirmed cases to self-isolate.  

A link to the most up to date Government guidance is included below and contains advice on what to do if a member of the public becomes unwell and believe they have been exposed to COVID-19.

That advice remains that If the person has not been to specified areas (via overseas travel) in the last 14 days, then normal practice should continue in that organisation. For contacts of a suspected case, no restrictions or special control measures are required while laboratory test results for COVID19 are awaited.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-employers-and-businesses-about-covid-19/guidance-for-employers-and-businesses-on-covid-19

Further guidance is included below if you have symptoms of coronavirus infection (COVID-19), however mild, the advice is to stay at home and do not leave your house for 7 days from when your symptoms started. This action will help protect others in your community whilst you are infectious.]]></content:encoded>
						                            <category domain="https://widnesrugby.com/forums/widnes-vikings/">Widnes Vikings</category>                        <dc:creator>Glynn</dc:creator>
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                        <title>RE: COVID 19 impact</title>
                        <link>https://widnesrugby.com/forums/widnes-vikings/covid-19-impact/#post-17054</link>
                        <pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2020 13:03:52 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[Every club will take a financial hit. As has been hinted at our VIQI money will put us in a better position than some clubs but If the season gets put back for an extended period or (worse s...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every club will take a financial hit. As has been hinted at our VIQI money will put us in a better position than some clubs but If the season gets put back for an extended period or (worse still) cancelled and the club loses all the on the day income from matches that’s going to leave a big hole in the finances surely.]]></content:encoded>
						                            <category domain="https://widnesrugby.com/forums/widnes-vikings/">Widnes Vikings</category>                        <dc:creator>MT</dc:creator>
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                        <title>RE: COVID 19 impact</title>
                        <link>https://widnesrugby.com/forums/widnes-vikings/covid-19-impact/#post-17053</link>
                        <pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2020 12:33:19 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[Apparently clubs are struggling with business interruption insurance because coronavirus doesn&#039;t count on it.

Players will be on contracts even if they are part-time.]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[Apparently clubs are struggling with business interruption insurance because coronavirus doesn't count on it.

Players will be on contracts even if they are part-time.]]></content:encoded>
						                            <category domain="https://widnesrugby.com/forums/widnes-vikings/">Widnes Vikings</category>                        <dc:creator>James Gordon</dc:creator>
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                        <title>RE: COVID 19 impact</title>
                        <link>https://widnesrugby.com/forums/widnes-vikings/covid-19-impact/#post-17051</link>
                        <pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2020 12:25:00 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[This time last year, having just come out of admin, with a full time squad and precarious finances, the virus could&#039;ve been the death knell.

&nbsp;

This year, with a mostly part time squad...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[This time last year, having just come out of admin, with a full time squad and precarious finances, the virus could've been the death knell.

&nbsp;

This year, with a mostly part time squad of players who have fulltime jobs elsewhere, will that mean that our future is not as precarious i.e. will their contracts with us be mostly appearance based so they wont get paid unless they play? I have never had anything to do with running a professional rugby club so wouldnt have a scooby do really.

I reckon SL clubs would feel the pinch even more.

If clubs are forced to close, wont they be able to access some sort of insurance (if they have it).

When we do come out of all this, you can bet insurance premiums rocket.

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						                            <category domain="https://widnesrugby.com/forums/widnes-vikings/">Widnes Vikings</category>                        <dc:creator>ma</dc:creator>
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                        <title>RE: COVID 19 impact</title>
                        <link>https://widnesrugby.com/forums/widnes-vikings/covid-19-impact/#post-17050</link>
                        <pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2020 12:23:31 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[I’m going today but suspect it might be the last time for a while. The government is expected to ban outdoors gatherings later this week and our next home game is Toulouse who may or may not...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[I’m going today but suspect it might be the last time for a while. The government is expected to ban outdoors gatherings later this week and our next home game is Toulouse who may or may not want/be allowed to travel anyway. Hopefully everything gets back to normal in all aspects of life sooner rather than later]]></content:encoded>
						                            <category domain="https://widnesrugby.com/forums/widnes-vikings/">Widnes Vikings</category>                        <dc:creator>kyosei</dc:creator>
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