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Worried about coronavirus thread 23

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ofwarren · 12/03/2020 10:19

Welcome to thread 23
Here is a link to the previous thread
www.mumsnet.com/Talk/coronavirus/3845520-Worried-about-coronavirus-thread-22

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FacingtheAbess · 12/03/2020 11:15

I think schools are simply being prepared how to close, when staff fall ill.
FIDDLING WHILST ROME BURNS.

all around us, the plucky brits keep on washing their hands with more vigour and determination than ever, before.

woodencoffeetable · 12/03/2020 11:16

@Pookey43 could you afford to stay another couple of week if you were asked to self isolate?
restaurants and museums or other attractions might close soon as things develop.

BigChocFrenzy · 12/03/2020 11:17

"excluding the UK seems a bit bonkers"

Only if you assume his priority is disease reduction.

Trump prioritise the profits in the hotels & resorts he owns around the world,
e.g. his golf resort in Scotland

ofwarren · 12/03/2020 11:18

Coronavirus: Pregnant women not at greater risk, experts say t.co/xt820YQklQ
Sky news

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KarenTookTheKids · 12/03/2020 11:18

For anyone else concerned about covid 19 and pregnancy www.rcog.org.uk/coronavirus-pregnancy

Pumpkintopf · 12/03/2020 11:19

Does anyone have any suggestions as to how school children for whom free school meals are really important could still be provided for? Genuine question, our Headteacher is worried about this, wondered if there's any best practice ideas out there.

BiBiBirdie · 12/03/2020 11:20

The problem with Herd Immunity is there just isn't enough known. How do we even know people will get immune?
China isn't a credible or reliable source, hence why they kept it schtum for quite some time. Also, they went on (sensibly) almost immediate lock down. So until people are allowed to emerge who have had it, we simply don't know if it will mean no more CV for those individuals, or if it's more like cold or flu or other respiratory infections/viruses that come back at will.
It's far too big of a gamble/cost cutting exercise.
Also, we know not everyone will keep to rules on Social Distancing or self isolating. Look at the Uber driver coming from N. Italy last week who said he was going straight back to work as there was no testing at Heathrow. Sad as it is, not everyone is happy to put others first. Not everyone can afford to do that either.
Yesterday, the budget should have revoked Universal Credit with immediate affect. The 5 week wait is going to petrify people. It's not a safety net option and people know it- when do you see a non-government sponsored good story regards it? The press is full of people dying or homeless or starving down to Draconian sanctions and spiralling debt.
That alone will mean risks will be taken.

Also, I am so sick of this whole trying to control it now it's here in ever increasing numbers so the NHS isn't overwhelmed all at once. There's no way of doing that now. The chance to do so has passed, in fact it passed way way back. The NHS will not cope. I expect to see beds in tents in car parks. What do these expect staff to do? They will be at risk, they cannot just work with no rest at all. And why would they want to? In fact, I would imagine Nurses are probably thinking quite rightly that this party has taken the piss for years, took away rights, paid them naff all. Now when the shit hits the fan, they suddenly find that we'll documented magic money tree May mentioned

Blackbird1234 · 12/03/2020 11:20

I have a question, please - if simple soap and water is good enough for our hands, is it ok to assume that it's good enough to use for daily house cleaning? Or do I need to be getting super strong bleach etc?

BigChocFrenzy · 12/03/2020 11:22

Another measure all govts should be taking is advising people NOT to take foreign holidays

Even if you go somewhere with very few cases - you are coming from a country that has more

woodencoffeetable · 12/03/2020 11:23

soap & warm water is most likely enough to clean a household.

SistemaAddict · 12/03/2020 11:23

Sorry, yes, "expected"

ofwarren · 12/03/2020 11:24

NHS doctor trapped in coronavirus-hit Italy begs the UK Government to shut down EVERYTHING t.co/hCUKXbNK9r
Daily mail

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Workingwoes · 12/03/2020 11:26

I have a query! At work now. I dealt with a Customer on Tuesday who has today informed me that she started to self isolate on Wednesday with a fever. 111 told her she didn't need too but her GP has advised her to do so. She hasn't been tested. Even though I came in to contact with her, do I just carry on as normal as she isn't a confirmed case?

OldQueen1969 · 12/03/2020 11:26

Personally speaking, I am guilty of wanting answers and neat conclusions, which obviously is impossible given the complexity of this situation.

I think we are, as a species in our media driven world somewhat conditioned to the TV series format where in the Bill / CSI / insert procedural programme of choice there is a problem, an investigation and a conclusion where justice prevails, lessons are learned and life goes on. As I say, I am guilty of this myself, and as each day passes and things seem to escalate I feel the sense of helplessness growing - yes, I can and will do what is currently recommended to help prevent spread, but the feeling that there are things going on we don't know is most insidious.

My analytic brain concludes that this is a by product of our global information highway - a double edged sword indeed. I don't want to be "obsessed" but at the same time, I don't want to be blindsided by the speed of developments - so obviously I am practising balance as much as possible. But underlying jitteriness seems inevitable.

Even my very level headed Mum who scoffs at the conspiracy theories has been muttering about something else going on behind the scenes - that's a benchmark for me of the psychological effects of the situation overall. We chat about it relatively lightheartedly at present....

We already have nudge units designed to modify human behaviour to improve social and economic outcomes, and this must be providing a smorgasbord of data for them to predict and steer future campaigns.

I am just observing and hoping, and singing my four "Hey Nows" when I wash my hands.

Best wishes to everyone, everywhere.

tactum · 12/03/2020 11:27

My Mum's care home have banned all but essential visits for the time being as of yesterday. Mum has dementia and is severely depressed and distressed. My visits are the thing she clings on to. So sad Sad

Oakmaiden · 12/03/2020 11:29

I would suggest that the schools discussing closure may have been reading the papers, rather than having had any official notification.

Personally, I don't think it is going to happen. I think the will say "we are in delay. Stay home if you have cough/cold/flu symptoms. Phone 111. We are extending testing to more people who have symptoms but no travel/close contact. Wash your hands. We might do more stuff later. Wash your hands again."

turkeyontheplate · 12/03/2020 11:30

Ireland shutting all schools

ScatteredMama82 · 12/03/2020 11:30

Oh @tactum I'm really sorry, that must so hard on her, and you.

ofwarren · 12/03/2020 11:31

McLaren withdraw from Australian Grand Prix over coronavirus t.co/ZL6sNjnRsk
The independent

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ItNeedsMoreGlitter · 12/03/2020 11:31

Ireland are closing schools, colleges and universities from close of business today. And advising against gathering of more than 100 people indoors and 500 outdoors. To stagger breaks in work and to remote meet/wfh where possible.
Delighted to see such decisive measures and so quickly.

JulietteLeGall · 12/03/2020 11:31

How can UK keep schools open now ...?!

yoloPenguinsEatfish · 12/03/2020 11:32

If they announce schools to close at the end of next week I should think every parent in the country who can will be voting with their feet tomorrow. I certainly would.

ofwarren · 12/03/2020 11:33

🚨 BREAKING

Taoiseach @LeoVaradkar confirms that schools, colleges, child care will close.

Indoor mass gatherings over 100 & outdoor mass gatherings over 500 are cancelled.

Try work from home. Public transport will operate. Shops will remain open.

Effective 6pm today.

BBC NEWS

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LuxLFC · 12/03/2020 11:34

Saw the news about the care home in uk that has a case of covid 19 & am sat at work trying not to cry. It's getting too much now.

Number12 · 12/03/2020 11:34

Ireland is closed! Well done Ireland, come on boris!!

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