COVID-19 — Coronavirus

[urban genie]

Looks like I am home working from Monday with the schools closing, though we also do aprentiaships and work with prisons so may still do partial openings for staff.

 

[Blue Maverick]

Italy's death total will likely surpass that of China's tomorrow.
My heart goes out to medical staff around the world.

From a selfish point of view I hope all public sector workers who over the coming months are going to be tested to the limit particularly nurses get recognition with big pay rises after this, we’ve born the brunt of austerity and now this. If this shows us anything all those cuts have come home to roost. This is more than likely to happen again and we need to be more prepared next time, cancel hs2 and crap like that.

 

[tolmie's hairdoo]

All schools to shut from Friday bud.

I'd wager at least 30 per cent of schools will remain open as a result of the very specific criteria the government have exempted.

My wife is a SEN teacher, looking after vulnerable kids, those on the spectrum and everything in between.

Basically teachers being told to sacrifice herself for the greater good, which I do understand.

My own view is the entire country should be on lockdown for the next fortnight at least, no exceptions barring essential workers.

As far as I can see, the only people making any type of sacrifice so far is our front line medical professionals.

It's not even started for the rest of us yet?

 

[kaz7]

Help for people renting ,they will get the same help

 

[SebastianBlue]

Well I'm sure I have it Seb, so am self isolating, but am still producing food resources for the local community, I dont see why everyone can't do the same?

I am confused, mate, as I am not saying anything to contradict that sort of effort to contribute?

Or perhaps I am taking your posts too seriously?

My mindset is a bit serious today, so I will probably be a bit too earnest right now.

 

[squirtyflower]

No mate open for meals for any that need it.

I hope they’re taking the necessary precautions?
It’s the sort of thing that small communities should be doing.

 

[denislawsbackheel]

He said the UK schools will be shutting, the only caveat is that emergency workers children will still go to school.

Wrong again.
All vulnerable children ie children with special needs or at risk will also continue to attend

 

[aguero93:20]

I am confused, mate, as I am not saying anything to contradict that sort of effort to contribute?

Or perhaps I am taking your posts too seriously?

My mindset is a bit serious today, so I will probably be a bit to earnest right now.

Ah just my part Seb, am still getting eggs, milking cows etc.

 

[aguero93:20]

I hope they’re taking the necessary precautions?
It’s the sort of thing that small communities should be doing.

All food thoroughly cooked etc, don't worry.

 

[mexico1970]

I'd wager at least 30 per cent of schools will remain open as a result of the very specific criteria the government have exempted.

My wife is a SEN teacher, looking after vulnerable kids, those on the spectrum and everything in between.

Basically teachers being told to sacrifice herself for the greater good, which I do understand.

My own view is the entire country should be on lockdown for the next fortnight at least, no exceptions barring essential workers.

As far as I can see, the only people making any type of sacrifice so far is our front line medical professionals.

It's not even started for the rest of us yet?

Schools will become places where children are parked whilst their parents (The ones in emergency services) get on with their valuable jobs. I suspect that many teachers will isolate too because they are after all human and have that survival instinct. Skeleton crews run by young people is how it will end up as more and more people get infected (IF the govts plan doesn't work).

FWIW I agree with your lockdown proposal bud.