Coronavirus - how is it/has it affected you?

Not being China, there is a part of me that thinks maybe the government are trying to walk that line where the majority of the public moves to "lock us down for our own safety", rather than diving in and dictating.
 
We’re advised to socially distance ourselves, sporting events have been cancelled, mass gatherings banned, working from home encouraged and vulnerable people told to self isolate. However, schools remain open. I understand the childcare argument and potential connotations to the NHS (although I’d be interested to see if the evidence confirms the fear that many front line staff are primary carers).

But... keeping schools open feels wrong, almost like we’re putting children in harms way when our usual mission is to protect them at all costs. Kids pick up bugs/viruses all the time at school, it happens. Usually the symptoms aren’t any where near as serious as what we’re seeing with Coronavirus though.

I’ve received emails tonight confirming my 7 years olds dancing/brownies/gymnastics activities have all been cancelled. All grassroots football has been cancelled. Surely, sitting in a building For 6+ hours a day, notorious for spreading diseases at the best of times and surrounded by other kids potentially coughing and spluttering is not the safest of places to be presently.
 
Fromtherough said:
We’re advised to socially distance ourselves, sporting events have been cancelled, mass gatherings banned, working from home encouraged and vulnerable people told to self isolate. However, schools remain open. I understand the childcare argument and potential connotations to the NHS (although I’d be interested to see if the evidence confirms the fear that many front line staff are primary carers).

But... keeping schools open feels wrong, almost like we’re putting children in harms way when our usual mission is to protect them at all costs. Kids pick up bugs/viruses all the time at school, it happens. Usually the symptoms aren’t any where near as serious as what we’re seeing with Coronavirus though.

I’ve received emails tonight confirming my 7 years olds dancing/brownies/gymnastics activities have all been cancelled. All grassroots football has been cancelled. Surely, sitting in a building For 6+ hours a day, notorious for spreading diseases at the best of times and surrounded by other kids potentially coughing and spluttering is not the safest of places to be presently.
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a guy I was stuck in Italy with is on some head teachers board. he is adamant that schools will close on Friday. this coupled with the easter break will give children 4 weeks off. watch this space
 
Papas1982 said:
I think She’s fortunate to work somewhere in the public sector.
Could be some hard times for people who won’t get pay if they effectively choose to not work.

To be clear, I think you’ve done the right thing.
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100% we are lucky we picked these careers

My company has said if we go off self isolation it's paid special leave instead of sick to avoid people getting sick warnings

Very fortunate

I'll now work as much as possible to avoid being at home lol full
 
Fromtherough said:
We’re advised to socially distance ourselves, sporting events have been cancelled, mass gatherings banned, working from home encouraged and vulnerable people told to self isolate. However, schools remain open. I understand the childcare argument and potential connotations to the NHS (although I’d be interested to see if the evidence confirms the fear that many front line staff are primary carers).

But... keeping schools open feels wrong, almost like we’re putting children in harms way when our usual mission is to protect them at all costs. Kids pick up bugs/viruses all the time at school, it happens. Usually the symptoms aren’t any where near as serious as what we’re seeing with Coronavirus though.

I’ve received emails tonight confirming my 7 years olds dancing/brownies/gymnastics activities have all been cancelled. All grassroots football has been cancelled. Surely, sitting in a building For 6+ hours a day, notorious for spreading diseases at the best of times and surrounded by other kids potentially coughing and spluttering is not the safest of places to be presently.
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Teachers are probably concerned about going in. My three Grandsons schools in the USA are closed and they are doing on line classes.
 
Fromtherough said:
We’re advised to socially distance ourselves, sporting events have been cancelled, mass gatherings banned, working from home encouraged and vulnerable people told to self isolate. However, schools remain open. I understand the childcare argument and potential connotations to the NHS (although I’d be interested to see if the evidence confirms the fear that many front line staff are primary carers).

But... keeping schools open feels wrong, almost like we’re putting children in harms way when our usual mission is to protect them at all costs. Kids pick up bugs/viruses all the time at school, it happens. Usually the symptoms aren’t any where near as serious as what we’re seeing with Coronavirus though.

I’ve received emails tonight confirming my 7 years olds dancing/brownies/gymnastics activities have all been cancelled. All grassroots football has been cancelled. Surely, sitting in a building For 6+ hours a day, notorious for spreading diseases at the best of times and surrounded by other kids potentially coughing and spluttering is not the safest of places to be presently.
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As has been said they may be closing shortly. On the symptoms, was listening to someone from one of the countries "ahead" of us, and they were saying; although they didn't fully understand it, children seemed to generally have been impacted in a less serious way than adults.
Doesn't take away the "pass it on" risk though
 
pauljames87 said:
100% we are lucky we picked these careers

My company has said if we go off self isolation it's paid special leave instead of sick to avoid people getting sick warnings

Very fortunate

I'll now work as much as possible to avoid being at home lol full
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My missus literally started a new job a week ago.

Woke with a temp. Of 38 this morning and was told to take 2 weeks paid.

My company whilst "understanding" I'd need to be off to look after the kids graciously offered me to use my holiday allaowmce if my April holiday is cancelled ?
 
pauljames87 said:
Well I think you all can gather from my posts I'm very particular and if something doesn't sit right I question it

I msde my wife message the deputy head who called the trust

None of the pregnent staff will be coming in

All the girls she works with are very grateful to me ATM
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Well done Paul, how many girls did you make pregnant :whistle::ROFLMAO:
 
Papas1982 said:
My missus literally started a new job a week ago.

Woke with a temp. Of 38 this morning and was told to take 2 weeks paid.

My company whilst "understanding" I'd need to be off to look after the kids graciously offered me to use my holiday allaowmce if my April holiday is cancelled ?
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It's a joke really .. so many people going to lose so much

I've put the thought in my dad's head to retire now

He's 62

Wants to go November 1st

Has issues with lungs in past etc

I've said why bother going work. Can't work from home . He owes them nothing they have ruined his pension there only his pension from another company will actually be worth anyways so just go now for his health
 
Swinglowandslow said:
Why are you bringing party politics into this. He ( acting on the advice of scientists, or do you think he and his government are not?) is asking for voluntary action by the public in the first instance. If, as is likely, they being selfish do not respond, he will have to order it and then back it up with the police and the army( hope not)
And perhaps you would inform us what you consider " proper measures" are?
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Proper measures? - ban mass gatherings, close pubs etc to avoid putting staff and punters at risk. Even Trump has done this, all this blithering idiot can do is say "we are not going to support mass gatherings " - what does that even mean?

Provide some meaningful support for business like Macron is doing.

BJ is totally failing to provide leadership. And he is getting a very easy ride from the press. Nothing new there.
 
Fromtherough said:
We’re advised to socially distance ourselves, sporting events have been cancelled, mass gatherings banned, working from home encouraged and vulnerable people told to self isolate. However, schools remain open. I understand the childcare argument and potential connotations to the NHS (although I’d be interested to see if the evidence confirms the fear that many front line staff are primary carers).

But... keeping schools open feels wrong, almost like we’re putting children in harms way when our usual mission is to protect them at all costs. Kids pick up bugs/viruses all the time at school, it happens. Usually the symptoms aren’t any where near as serious as what we’re seeing with Coronavirus though.

I’ve received emails tonight confirming my 7 years olds dancing/brownies/gymnastics activities have all been cancelled. All grassroots football has been cancelled. Surely, sitting in a building For 6+ hours a day, notorious for spreading diseases at the best of times and surrounded by other kids potentially coughing and spluttering is not the safest of places to be presently.
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At this time one could argue the misson is to protect the elderly and vulnerable at all costs. Current science says kids are statistically a lot less likely to die of this, so the government is not doing as much to protect them as it is the elderly and vulnerable.
 
Getting tedious now. Just unnecessary disruption for the majority. Even more annoyed that I‘ve not got it and not getting that sweet full sick pay.

Feel sorry for those who have to use annual leave, those who have been laid off, small businesses. Just exorbitant. And I’m getting suspicious.
 
hovis said:
a guy I was stuck in Italy with is on some head teachers board. he is adamant that schools will close on Friday. this coupled with the easter break will give children 4 weeks off. watch this space
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I have also heard that schools will close on Friday
 
Hacker Khan said:
At this time one could argue the misson is to protect the elderly and vulnerable at all costs. Current science says kids are statistically a lot less likely to die of this, so the government is not doing as much to protect them as it is the elderly and vulnerable.
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By keeping the schools open, a lot more kids will catch the virus and pass it on to other family members including the elderly.
 
rudebhoy said:
By keeping the schools open, a lot more kids will catch the virus and pass it on to other family members including the elderly.
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Not if the old self isolate as advised.

There could be a stark choice for grandparents.
Don't see grandkids for a few months and then see em for years.

Or see em for the next few months. Full stop.
 
Out of interest I have had 2 local restaurants comment on social media that global pandemic is not covered on their insurance and so a forced closure would not have allowed a claim
 
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