(CNN) — Taylor Swift is done for the year, thanks to coronavirus.
Swift, 30, cancelled all live appearances and performances for the rest of 2020 in what she said was an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
"I'm so sad I won't be able to see you guys in concert this year, but I know this is the right decision," Swift wrote on Twitter. "Please, please stay healthy and safe. I'll see you on stage as soon as I can but right now what's important is committing to this quarantine, for the sake of all of us."
Previously scheduled shows will take place in 2021 and ticket holders will be given new tickets then, according to a statement attached to her tweet. Refunds for the US shows will be available May 1st subject to Ticketmaster's terms, it said.
Swift isn't the only one who has changed up touring schedules in light of the pandemic, which has infected more than two million people worldwide.
Justin Bieber postponed his Changes tour, and other stars like Niall Horan and Bad Bunny have also postponed tours and events.
Meanwhile, large events like Coachella and Comic-Con have also been postponed, while the mayors of major cities such as New York and Los Angeles said there would be no large gatherings until 2021.
Coronavirus: What you need to know
What is the difference between COVID-19 and the flu?
The symptoms of COVID-19 and the flu are very similar, as they both can cause fever and respiratory issues.
Both infections are also transmitted the same way, via coughing or sneezing, or by contact with hands, surfaces or objects contaminated with the virus.
The speed of transmission and the severity of the infection are the key differences between COVID-19 and the flu.
The time from infection to the appearance of symptoms is typically shorter with the flu. However, there are higher proportions of severe and critical COVID-19 infections.
How can I protect myself and my family?
The World Health Organisation and NSW Health both recommend basic hygiene practices as the best way to protect yourself from coronavirus.
Good hygiene includes:
- Clean your hands thoroughly for at least 20 seconds with soap and water, or an alcohol-based hand sanitiser;
- Cover your nose and mouth when coughing and sneezing with tissue or your elbow;
- Avoid close contact with anyone with cold or flu-like symptoms;
- Apply safe food practices; and
- Stay home if you are sick.
What is social distancing?
Social distancing involved minimising contact with people and maintaining a distance of over one metre between you and others.
When practicing social distancing, you should avoid public transport, limit non-essential travel, work from home and skip large gatherings.
It is okay to go outdoors. However, when you do leave home, avoid touching your face and frequently wash your hands.
If I'm young and healthy, do I still have to practice social distancing?
Yes. While older people are at higher risk of contracting COVID-19, young people are not immune. People that show mild or no symptoms may still pass the virus to others, particularly in the early stages of the infection, before many patients realise that they are sick.
By Leah Asmelash, CNN
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