These are very upsetting time with the global threat of Corona virus. This unprecedented situation brings changes in everyone’s lifestyle.

Schools are closed as well as large gatherings cancelled. Restaurants and bars are urged to close or just offer pick-up orders. Employees are working from home with the help of technology. It’s isolation time.)

We are experiencing a “new normal” which we are all hoping will contain this dreadful disease. It appears a vaccine could be a year away. Meanwhile, we all need to practice healthy precautions, such as using disinfectants and wipes, washing hand frequently, social distancing and using common sense.

A preventative tip reported by Melissa Kyzer and issued by the Medical University of SC is that “everyone should ensure that their mouth and throat are never dry. Take sips of water every 15 minutes at least. The liquids will wash the virus, if present through the throat to the stomach, where the acids will kill the virus. This is doable.

Authorities say we will get through this pandemic, but need the cooperation of everyone to practice healthy habits and abide by suggestions and rules.

Our Greater Lexington Chamber of Commerce held it month breakfast March 10. Presiding were President Otis Rawl and Chair Chris Petty. It was sponsored by Lexington Medical Center. County Administrator Joe Mergo was the keynote speaker.

Mergo gave updates on the county’s new facilities, economic development, partnerships and the capital penny sales tax.

The chamber is proud to continue providing the Doris Burkett Scholarship to a student from each high school in Lexington District 1 planning to attend a four year college or a technical college. For information, contact your school’s guidance counselor.

The Lexington County Choral Society’s concert, “Sing a Song of Broadway, and more” on Friday night was delightful.

Founder and director Hal McIntosh planned a repertoire of familiar tunes like “New York, New York,” Memories,” Phantom of the Opera” and more. The advanced handbell group, Southern Bronze Handbell Ensemble, was an enjoyable addition.

The following events will not be held as planned due to Corona virus restrictions:

MARCH 19, LA Vie Pregnancy Care Center was set to hold its annual Spring to Life Gala at Southern Oaks in Gilbert. The event has been posponed to August 27 at 6:30 pm. La Vie’s mission is to uphold the sanctity of human life and to support those parents who choose life. To register, call 803-996-4673.

THE SPRING GARDENING Symposium with Jenks Farmer is scheduled for March 23, 7:30-8 pm, at the Lexington County Extension office, 605 W. Main St., Lexington, has been cancelled due to the Coronavirus outbreaks. We will let you know when and if it is rescheduled.

THE 9TH ANNUAL Herb Festival, sponsored by It’s All About Herbs is set for April 4, 9 am-3 pm, at the Lexington County Museum, 231 Fox St., Lexington.

A BELATED HAPPY anniversary to Dixie and Frankie Black on March 11.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO Britt Lind, Ashton Forbes, Harold Maxwell, Lewis Brunson, Donna Belcher, John Grant, Jayne Falk, George Hull, Lawrence Chronister, Thoas Lucius, Donna Sons, Lila Knight, Liliana Johnson, Brent Weaver, Jordan Schaeffer, Robert Schaeffer, Lori H. Moroz, and Emily Wright.

HAVE NEWS? IF you have news to report, please send it to me by email at lexingtonchronicle.com . I’ll definitely need help filling up the column with all the cancellations we’re seeing. Tell me how you are passing the time during this period of “social distancing” and “self-quarantine.” Be sure to add any birthdays coming up in April and May. We want to wish everyone a happy birthday.