First case just admitted to my local hospital.

[friendineed]

We're all doomed!

Seriously, not happy about this and preparing to catch it now. Think I'll stock up on paracetamol.

Paracetomol isn't going to help you.

They’re being admitted to hospital to avoid spreading to others- not due to the severity of the disease. This is the slowing down the transmission stage. Once a few more people get it we will be advised to stay at home with it more than likely. Paracetamol can help- make a fever more comfortable etc.

The first cases in the UK were admitted to my local hospital. It’s made absolutely zero difference to anyone in the city. I do have a bit of extra food and medicine stashed but that’s not because of them being there.

It doesn't mean we're all doomed, just that you're aware and things like handwashing, using hand gel will be at the forefront of your mind. If you've prepped, then you'll have any supportive medication or food supplies in, if not you've got time to get in whatever you think you'll need.

how do you know op?

There’s a case in my town now, in an office where a colleagues husband works. Our kids are at the same school. She’s a nurse.

@EnidBlyton I work in said hospital. Just finished a shift, have a disabled DS and asthmatic DD and an elderly mum. I've not had a cold since last winter so I think this is coming my way.

Person came via A&E so maybe sat around infecting dozens of people?

no need to be overly worried op

and you thought you would share all this confidential information?

If you're feeling more than just a bit anxious, a large organization will have staff in welfare/counselling you can talk to.

Person came via A&E so maybe sat around infecting dozens of people

Oh ffs! If that’s the case, they’re bloody selfish or incredibly stupid.

oh this is bolloux

If you know through your job in the NHS you shouldn't be talking about it.

and you thought you would share all this confidential information?

Oh! The penny hadn’t even dropped with me. Plus, if another mumsnetter works in the same place, they’ll know who you are, from your children’s details. I think you’d better get this deleted quick sharp, OP.

Are her swab results back already then?

Id ask to get this taken down for confidentiality reasons

Very reassuring to hear a NHS worker saying 'We are all doomed ' Thanks OP.

It's now here on the Wirral, school closed as a precaution,

Well, this is generally what happens, you get admitted to hospital,
were you not aware of the possibility op?

Bet daily mail will lift this and make a headline "NHS says were all doomed"

So, are they admitting everyone testing positive then, regardless of how ill they are?

Wow, how would an NHS worker not realise saying “we’re doomed” might cause panic??

"and you thought you would share all this confidential information?"

Is it confidential. The fact that there is a case in a certain hospital. No names have been given. The person went to A&E so probably told reception what they suspected they had so everyone there would know.

calm down op