I will go (to Cologne) f the concert isn't canceled, but Morrissey is a very risk averse type himself when it comes to influenza, rightly so.
The news now reports that the virus will spread worldwide, but it is hard to predict where it will show up next. Once it is detected in a city / region, containment measures will be taken and public gatherings may be banned. It is interesting to point out that in Italy, not only football matches have been postponed, but Milan opera house also shut its doors. So if the virus hits a place where Moz s due to perform, we can forget it. In the event of no outbreaks in Leeds, London, Paris or Cologne in the next 2 weeks, attending a concert will never be entirely risk-free. The fact that the arenas haven't sold out completely are almost a blessing: people will not be as closely packed, and that reduces the risk of contamination.
The news now reports that the virus will spread worldwide, but it is hard to predict where it will show up next. Once it is detected in a city / region, containment measures will be taken and public gatherings may be banned. It is interesting to point out that in Italy, not only football matches have been postponed, but Milan opera house also shut its doors. So if the virus hits a place where Moz s due to perform, we can forget it. In the event of no outbreaks in Leeds, London, Paris or Cologne in the next 2 weeks, attending a concert will never be entirely risk-free. The fact that the arenas haven't sold out completely are almost a blessing: people will not be as closely packed, and that reduces the risk of contamination.
