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DISCUSSION of TAR 33 SUSPENSION DUE TO COVID (may contain location spoilers)
zacz:
If it does continue as they are saying I cannot see it happening for a long time - possibly not even to early next year. Many countries have closed there borders to all international travel and these restrictions are likely to remain in place for at least 6 months if not for the rest of the year.
I live in Australia and they have said even if they start loosening restrictions internally not to expect international travel for at least the rest of the year unless we manage to get a vaccine before hand which is very unlikely. We do not have many Covid cases here and most of those we do have are from Cruise ships and/or international travelers (especially from the US unfortunately).
Lmh1988:
I was thinking that since a few countries have reopened up their filming industries, possibly a solution to finishing TAR 33 could be maybe restricting the Race to only one or two more countries for the rest of the season and just racing within those countries (similar to what TAR Canada does sometimes)? They could charter buses for the teams from city to city in order to limit their contact with others.
Even something like this I think we’re still quite a ways off from, but this seems like potentially an easier solution than a normal Race route at least for this next season.
theschnauzers:
There are several issues you are overlooking, including that commercial airline travel, especially internationally, is still nonexistent as many countries have closed borders or restrictions to essential travel only. Many countries wil still be requiring COVID19 testing on arrival as well as mandatory self isolation.
It’s way too soon for this to be considered.
georgiapeach:
Many countries now have a 14 day mandatory isolation upon entering. Many have significant numbers of Covid daily.
There are no easy answers.
I think the HOPE is we will be able to film.
What the REALITY is remains to be determined.
Hoping to refilm later this year also corresponds with the expectation of a significant increase in disease #'s this winter. And the fact is we are unlikely to have a vaccine in place this year.
So...we just don't know.
My background in critical care medicine makes me very concerned that our current management of this disease in the US is NOT going to contain it.
And NO reality show (even my beloved show) is worth risking lives.
So...I honestly think that living with the HOPE that we can make this work....along with the knowledge it may not work as hoped, is all we can do.
We CAN do our parts. Every single one of us can make a difference.
Maintain social distance. Wear a mask. Protect yourselves with all the things you have been hearing. Hand wash. Avoid crowds.
Going to a movie or a sporting event or a crowded beach or a university lecture hall is NOT worth going on a ventilator and possibly dying.
We HAVE to hold on to REALITY.
And meanwhile I will be hoping with every part of me that we can help make our beloved TAR race again.
:ghug:
BourkieBoy:
I really don't think we have a chance of filming TAR in ANY country until a vaccine is developed and COVID-19 has been completely eradicated. There's speculation that a vaccine could possibly be 'ready to go' by September, but I seriously doubt that. That can't be true right?
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