Epica Announce Rescheduled Shows
EPICA — whose lead singer, Simone Simons, was recently infected with Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), also known as the hospital bacteria — has announced the rescheduled dates for its Dutch tour. The details are as follows:
May 15 - Bibelot - Dordrecht - The Netherlands
May 22 - de Kade - Zaandam - The Netherlands
May 23 - Romein - Leeuwarden - The Netherlands
May 24 - LVC- Leiden - The Netherlands
May 25 - Perron 55 - Venlo - The Netherlands
May 30 - Burgerweeshuis - Deventer - The Netherlands
May 31 - Groene Engel - Oss - The Netherlands
Simone Simons recently stated about her condition, "Since a couple of months I have been struggling with infections and had surgery many times. The doctors didn't know what was wrong with me. After a lot of tests at the hospital they found out that I am infected with MRSA, also known as the hospital bacteria. The treatment of this bacteria comes with a strict hygienic schedule which I have to work through every day. Because of this I will not be able to go on long trips, let alone living in a tour bus. . . We cannot plan too far ahead since I first have to get rid of the infection and that will take some time. How long it will take we cannot tell at the moment. We are very sorry that we cannot do these shows. We were all looking forward to this tour and to meet you guys. What I have to focus on now is getting well, so that we will be on the road again as soon as possible."
According to WebMD, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), like all staph bacteria, can be spread from one person to another through casual contact or through contaminated objects. It is commonly spread from the hands of someone who has MRSA. This could be anyone in a health care setting or in the community. MRSA is usually not spread through the air like the common cold or flu virus, unless a person has MRSA pneumonia and is coughing.
Source: Blabbermouth
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2 Comments on "Epica Announce Rescheduled Shows"
2. writes:
Hello. I created a Yahoo group called Stop_MRSA_Now and I'm so sorry to hear that Simone Simons has acquired MRSA. I would like to extend my personal invitation to all reading my comment to check out my group at: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Stop_MRSA_Now/
MRSA is spreading like wildfire in communites around the world. You need to arm yourself with knowledge so that you can prevent you and your loved ones from acquiring it. Thank you for taking the time to read this.
Dee
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