Posts by TakeOffTheCrown

latest status is that it's serious, probably isn't going to be contained and most large companies are making contingency plans, cancelling large events etc... which i don't think would happen if it was just people being alarmist.

the incubation period means it may have already spread further and infected many more people than are currently known, so expect jumps in the numbers over the coming days and weeks.. tracking.

TakeOffTheCrown

New York Bethels are closed to the public through March 31, 2020.

https://www.betheltours4u.com/

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Coronavirus Precautions taken by Congregations in Italy

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i was wondering how the congregations will handle the outbreak of the coronavirus in their countries.

especially, at meetings and going out in field service.. https://jwtalk.net/topic/43737-the-mysterious-coronavirus-spreading-worldwide/page/26/.

someone who lives in italy said: "i live in italy and meeting in some cities are suspended... bethel sent all the congregations in italy a letter suggesting us to avoid hugs, kisses, handshakes and other advice... ".

TakeOffTheCrown

Thank you Petra for the letter and the translation of it. I was going to search for it.

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Coronavirus Precautions taken by Congregations in Italy

by TakeOffTheCrown in

jw
friends

i was wondering how the congregations will handle the outbreak of the coronavirus in their countries.

especially, at meetings and going out in field service.. https://jwtalk.net/topic/43737-the-mysterious-coronavirus-spreading-worldwide/page/26/.

someone who lives in italy said: "i live in italy and meeting in some cities are suspended... bethel sent all the congregations in italy a letter suggesting us to avoid hugs, kisses, handshakes and other advice... ".

TakeOffTheCrown

Here is another comment:

https://jwtalk.net/topic/43737-the-mysterious-coronavirus-spreading-worldwide/page/27/

"My husband's family lives near Milan, in the northern region of Italy, Lombardy. Many meetings are canceled. And at least one assembly. Schools , bars restaurants etc. are closed. In Turin, where my brother in law lives, the schools are closed too (for at least next week). Brothers are encouraged to watch the meetings on streaming. More info to come."

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Coronavirus Precautions taken by Congregations in Italy

by TakeOffTheCrown in

jw
friends

i was wondering how the congregations will handle the outbreak of the coronavirus in their countries.

especially, at meetings and going out in field service.. https://jwtalk.net/topic/43737-the-mysterious-coronavirus-spreading-worldwide/page/26/.

someone who lives in italy said: "i live in italy and meeting in some cities are suspended... bethel sent all the congregations in italy a letter suggesting us to avoid hugs, kisses, handshakes and other advice... ".

TakeOffTheCrown

I was wondering how the congregations will handle the outbreak of the coronavirus in their countries. Especially, at meetings and going out in field service.

https://jwtalk.net/topic/43737-the-mysterious-coronavirus-spreading-worldwide/page/26/

Someone who lives in Italy said: "I live in Italy and meeting in some cities are suspended... Bethel sent all the congregations in Italy a letter suggesting us to avoid hugs, kisses, handshakes and other advice... "

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Video-Man in Field Service asks to speak to a woman's 15-year old Daughter

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has anyone seen this video of a man out in field service asking a woman if he can speak to her 15 year old daughter by name?

it is rather disturbing.. https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/mom-confronts-stranger-asking-to-see-her-daughter/983338603.

the link takes you directly to the news station.

TakeOffTheCrown

Simon,

We are not discussing women speaking to women, but a man asking to speak to a 15-year-old girl. There is a problem with asking to speak with a 15-year-old girl. Such a person should ask to speak with the head of the household.

Because of what he did, slapping the woman or hitting the camera, law enforcement is involved. They have probably conducted a background check on him. Suggestions made here can be a protection.

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Video-Man in Field Service asks to speak to a woman's 15-year old Daughter

by TakeOffTheCrown in

jw
friends

has anyone seen this video of a man out in field service asking a woman if he can speak to her 15 year old daughter by name?

it is rather disturbing.. https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/mom-confronts-stranger-asking-to-see-her-daughter/983338603.

the link takes you directly to the news station.

TakeOffTheCrown

Finkelstein,

I agree with your rationale.

Something else to consider: he may not have known the age of the girl he requested to see. He had her name and address and that she was a female. Since he had a sister with him, he should have had the sister knock on the door; identify themselves and say someone in this household had expressed an interest in the literature.