A Fireside Chat With Allyson

Gather 'round children. It is time for a fireside chat with your glam mistress Allyson. I would like to suspend our daily conversations about glam and instead turn our focus to the coronavirus, also known as Covid-19.

I bring this up since it was discussed in the comments section yesterday.

Today, I would like to remind you to be extra vigilant about hand washing. Use warm water and soap and lather for 20 seconds. Sing the ABCs and you'll be good. Remember to get the tips of your fingers as these are often missed.

During a communicable disease outbreak it is best to avoid handshakes. Fist bumps work or better yet, just nod your head. It is fine.

Cough into your elbow or use a tissue. Immediately discard the tissue.

If you are sick, stay home. If your kids are sick, keep them home.

If you take public transportation, avoid touching elevator buttons, stair rails and the like. Pay attention to your surroundings and avoid gathering in a tight pack like on the subway. If someone coughs around you, turn away from them.

Carry hand sanitizer. Lysol wipes are great for wiping down door handles and light switches. Stock up on some bleach this weekend.

Since the supply chain will be messed up due to factory closures in China, it would be wise to grab some extra OTC meds you like such as Advil or Tylenol.

You do not need to wear a mask in public or otherwise.

Now - about concerts: will tours be canceled? If we have a massive outbreak of coronavirus in America, then yes, shows will be canceled. Will entire tours be scrapped? Perhaps but I highly doubt it. Life does go on. You have to use common sense. If there was a big outbreak in say, Cleveland, and you wanted to go to the Rock Hall next weekend would you still go? Probably not, that wouldn't be smart.

Have a plan to take care of yourself and your family members and we will all be okay. And please, wash your hands!