Fox FM told hundreds of its listeners that instead of gathering for the World Famous Rooftop and Key Party, they should live stream the event.
Attendees were contacted last night by SCA, owners of Fox FM and told:
“We regret to inform you that we have made the tough decision to cancel tomorrow’s Fox FM Key Party event.
“As you know, the Novel Coronavirus (officially called COVID-19) is currently impacting our region and our world and our thoughts are with everyone who has been affected. We take the health and safety of our visitors and staff very seriously and like many businesses, we are now taking further precautionary measures regarding holding large events at our premises.”
Fifi Fev & Byron held their own party on the roof without guests, with the Key Party giveaway of $30,000 still going ahead, so with only the breakfast team and a handful of station staff on the roof, the winning call was made just after 8.00am.
Basic Corona Virus information:
- A small percentage of people who get Covid19 do not survive. Older people and those with respiratory weaknesses are most at risk.
- More than 80% of people who catch the virus recover within weeks.
- People suspected of coming into contact with the virus should isolate themselves so as not to spread it to others.
- Those sick with the virus should seek medical advice, but ring ahead to the hospital or doctor so that you can be advised on how not to infect others in the waiting room.
- The virus spreads via airborne contact (coughing/sneezing), or by physical contact to an infected surface. The virus may linger on surfaces for up to an hour.
- Sensible precautions include washing hands regularly with soap and water, not touching eyes (the virus often enters the body via the eyes), and coughing/sneezing into your elbow not your hand.
- Handshaking is also discouraged in areas where you cannot verify if people have washed their hands.
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