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@CaptainSisko has created new group chat
@CaptainSisko has changed group name to DS9 Senior Officers
@CaptainSisko has added @Major_Kira_of_Bajor, @Worf, @TheEighthDax, @Constable_Odo, @cmo.dr.julianbashir, @TheChief
@CaptainSisko: Good morning everyone! We just received news from Bajor that the amount of cases infected with Telhaqin fever has surged, and the planet has closed all borders for the time being. I consulted with Starfleet headquarters and they have issued new orders for all starships and starbases currently or recently operating in the sector.
@CaptainSisko: [Text file: Starfleet Command - Precautionary Quarantine Bajoran Sector (264 pages)]
@TheChief: Sir, do we have to read the entire file?
@CaptainSisko: I will assume that none of you will want to read that, so this is the summary that Admiral Ross gave me on what exact measures we will have to take:
- Civilians and non-essential personnel are to remain in their quarters at all times
- Public areas are closed, this includes the Promenade with all shops and facilities AND THE HOLOSUITES(!)
- No ships are to dock or depart, with the exception of Bajoran shuttles returning civilians to the planet
- All group gatherings are prohibited, this means school and childcare are closed
- Anyone suspecting they might be sick is required to notify the infirmary immediately
Most importantly for us, all non-essential operations are frozen for now. Ops will be manned 26 hours a day, but only by a maximum of two people at once. Security patrols in teams of two, teams will not be changed. Any other activities will have to be done remotely. This means that from now on, we are working from home.
@CaptainSisko: @TheChief That won't be necessary.
@CaptainSisko: I have created this chat so that we can communicate with each other and also hold regular senior staff meetings. I would like each of you to create one for your departments respectively. Information concerning all station inhabitants will be publicly distributed via announcements and also sent to all Padds.
@Constable_Odo: There is a line on page 27, paragraph 4 which I find somewhat ambiguous, would you mind explaining whether violations of the minimum physical distance rules due to misunderstandings and errors in measurement conversions are to be fined regularly or with a reduced fee?
@CaptainSisko: Odo, feel free to contact Admiral Ross yourself, but I have not read that file either.
@cmo.dr.julianbashir: reduced fee for civilians, starfleet personnel and bajoran militia should be familiar with conversions, its in appendix g
@Constable_Odo: Thank you, Doctor.
@Major_Kira_of_Bajor: These rules better don't affect services in the temple or Starfleet's gonna have a formal complaint on their desk by tomorrow.
@Worf: Captain, as the only senior officer currently on the Defiant am I to remain here or to return to the station proper?
@CaptainSisko: You're free to stay on the Defiant if you wish, it can't hurt to have someone there to keep an eye on everyone.
@cmo.dr.julianbashir: Where can we get reimbursed for lost and already paid holosuite time, Quarks or Starfleet?
@Constable_Odo: I do hope that Quark has some form of customer warranty programme, but I am afraid you should not expect that, Doctor.
@TheChief: Well, good luck Julian.
@cmo.dr.julianbashir: thanks :')
@TheEighthDax: Wow, what's going on here? New chat?
@Worf: Quarantine.
@TheChief: We're quarantined :')
@Major_Kira_of_Bajor: Starfleet's shutting everything down
@TheEighthDax: @TheChief , are you really copying Julian's emoticons?
@CaptainSisko: Just scroll up, old man. You don't have to read the entire file, the notes are fine.
@CaptainSisko: @everyone - don't forget to share those with your departments!
@TheEighthDax: On it - Worf, you can message me if you need help :p
@Worf: I am a Klingon warrior and perfectly able of performing my job unassisted, even under adverse circumstances.
@Constable_Odo: Captain, are we sure that none of our communications can be read by anyone else on this station, including Mr. Garak?
@CaptainSisko: I am not sure about Garak, but at least Quark should not be able to interfere.
@Constable_Odo: It almost seems like I could enjoy this.
@Worf: How do I set a chat image?