== References ==
Here are links to how other tabletop game associations are responding toCOVID-19: * [https://absp.org.uk/absp/covid-19.shtml The Association of British SCRABBLE Players]** [https://absp.org.uk/absp/covid-19.shtml ABSP statement on COVID-19]* [https://nabc.acbl.org/health/ American Contract Bridge League]** [https://www.acbl.org/check-before/ ACBL reminder to check with clubs about closures]* [https://new.uschess.org/news/spring-nationals-coronavirus-know/ United States Chess Federation]** [https://new.uschess.org/news/us-chess-rules-suspensions-due-covid-19/ USCF guidance to tournament directors]* Thai Crossword Association [https://www.thaicrossword.com/news_detail.php?id=50389 cancels major March and April events] As of 2020-03-10, there were no announcements online from:* American Cribbage Congress* American Go Association (which does mention [https://www.usgo.org/news/2020/01/ing-cup-postponed-in-wake-of-coronavirus-outbreak/ overseas cancellations])* Magic: The Gathering* United States Backgammon Federation* World Series of Poker<br>[[Stefan Fatsis]] reviews the arguments for cancelling tournaments and clubs in [https://slate.com/culture/2020/03/playing-scrabble-coronavirus-pandemic.html?fbclid=IwAR09AKSKilIm7el46-a4QCB8bceiiLawGGRd-5Pzr2B7d9iFkFLmvX1oDv4 Slate]. Here are links to various information sources that were consulted in the preparation of this page.=Information Sources Consulted During Page Creation===
* The White House
** March 16, 2020 -[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4gDJA22BNs President Trump instructs Americans to avoid meeting in groups of 10+, and discretionary travel]
* World Health Organization (WHO)
** [https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) advice for the public]
* Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
** [https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html COVID-19 page]
** [https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/index.html community Community mitigation plans]
** [https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/php/CDC-Activities-Initiatives-for-COVID-19-Response.pdf Opening America Up Again]
* Ohio Department of Health
** [https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/static/responsible/Baseball-Softball.pdf a A typical state document explaining how contact sports must change for COVID-19]
* The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
** [https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection/frequently-asked-questions.html COVID-19 FAQ]
** [https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204172 How to clean your Apple products]
** [http://health.gov.on.ca/en/pro/programs/publichealth/coronavirus/docs/2019_patient_screening_guidance.pdf COVID-19 screening guidance]
===Response of Other Tabletop Game Associations===
* [https://absp.org.uk The Association of British SCRABBLE Players]
** March 10 2020 - [https://absp.org.uk/absp/covid-19.shtml COVID-19 Statement]
* [https://www.acbl.org/ American Contract Bridge League]
** [https://www.acbl.org/check-before/ ACBL reminder to check with clubs about closures]
** June 18 2020 - [https://bridgefeed.acbl.org/acbl-all-member-emails Cancellation of Fall Nationals and Sectional/Regional tournaments for remainder of 2020]
* [https://new.uschess.org/news/spring-nationals-coronavirus-know/ United States Chess Federation]
** [https://new.uschess.org/news/spring-nationals-coronavirus-know/ Guidance on spring tournaments]
** [https://new.uschess.org/news/us-chess-rules-suspensions-due-covid-19/ USCF guidance to tournament directors]
* [https://www.thaicrossword.com/news_detail.php?id=50389 Thai Crossword Association]
** [https://www.thaicrossword.com/news_detail.php?id=50389 Cancellation of major March and April events]
* [https://magic.wizards.com/en Magic: The Gathering]
**[https://company.wizards.com/article/news/wizards-coasts-response-covid-19 COVID-19 response]
=== [[Stefan Fatsis]] article===
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[[Stefan Fatsis]] reviews the arguments for cancelling tournaments and clubs in [https://slate.com/culture/2020/03/playing-scrabble-coronavirus-pandemic.html?fbclid=IwAR09AKSKilIm7el46-a4QCB8bceiiLawGGRd-5Pzr2B7d9iFkFLmvX1oDv4 Slate].
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* Magic: The Gathering
* United States Backgammon Federation
* World Series of Poker
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