Cyberyeti Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 Let me relate an event that happened to me late last year, and see if there's anything I can do to avoid a repeat. I'm playing a county match last December. One of the opponents is blatantly unfit to play and coughing all over everybody. I get the infection, temperature of 105, serious antibiotics, close to being hospitalised, unable to attend family Christmas. I hate to think what would have happened if any of our octagenarians had caught it instead of me. Do I have any rights to say anything/refuse to play if this sort of situation recurs ? This situation is slightly complicated by the fact that I'm likely to cough at any time when not ill as a well known side effect of a drug I have to take every day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyman Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 I wondered this recently also, as I played against a woman who was back and forth between her tissue and the cards all session. And the tissue was on the table when it wasn't on her nose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluejak Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 Yet another matter of judgement for the TD, I fear. Just call him, explain, and let him suffer. Certainly it might come under Law 74. Of course, if your County match was played without a TD ... :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrdct Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 When there are bugs around it's advisable to wash your hands between rounds and to carefully avoid touching one's eyes or nose. These simple measures will dramatically reduce the likelihood of picking up a cold or some other virus from people's coughs, sneezes and spittle. If you wanted to go a step further you could wear a surgical mask which may sound extreme but in Japan it is quite a common sight at the bridge table. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aguahombre Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 This situation is slightly complicated by the fact that I'm likely to cough at any time when not ill as a well known side effect of a drug I have to take every day.Yes. I have breathing issues and cough frequently on purpose, but sometimes involuntarily to clear things. Savvy people can tell the difference between a spewing sickness and what I do, but sometimes I have to inform the reflexively skittish of what is going on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lamford Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 and to carefully avoid touching one's eyes or nose.Is that not under Law 73? :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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