Closures begin
March 18, 2020: At the end of February, in response to the first reported U.S. death from COVID-19 in the Seattle area, the Granite Curling Club sent out instructions to all members to clean the handles of our curling rocks before and after our games. The club, where my husband and I have been members for more than 35 years, provided disinfecting wipes for that purpose. Club members did so for 2 weeks of regular league play, until King County made the following recommendations on March 10: Employers should encourage and enable as many employees as possible to telecommute and follow other guidance for businesses. Avoid bringing large groups of people together, and consider postponing events and gatherings. Stay home when you are sick. Do not go out in public when you are sick. If you are ill in any way call your doctor's office first before going in. Based on these guidelines, the next night the club Board of Directors decided to close the club until further notice. That was the l...