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Vulnerable group but partner going to work
Littlemiss74 · 18/03/2020 09:49
This is making me anxious. I have RA so am in the vulnerable group which as I understand it means that I need to strictly socially distance myself but doesn't mean I can't leave the house.
I am working from home and only need to pick up my daughter from school. But my husband is a sales rep and covers quite a large area in the south. I am concerned that he may pick it up from one of his visits and bring it home. I don't know what we are supposed to do about this. My employer has been great but DH's employer hasn't really said anything apart from maintain strict hygiene.
Anyone else in a similar position? What are you doing? I have told DH how anxious I feel but he says it's his job and he hasn't been told to stop visiting customers, although some customers have said they don't want him visiting them!
Obviously the dc's could also pick it up from school. I wish they would just close them. I would feel less anxious then but I'm also wondering how I would get my job down if they were at home all the time!
My mind is racing all the time with all these thoughts which js making me feel so anxious.
beguilingeyes · 18/03/2020 10:04
I'm in a similar position. My husband is asthmatic and has COPD. He's working from home, but I can't do that and am commuting into central London every day. I'm being careful but there's not a lot I can do.
Peasfox · 18/03/2020 10:11
I’m in two(!) of the at risk categories and my husband can’t work from home either. He could go off unpaid for X amount of weeks I suppose but my health isn’t his employers responsibility.
Just being extra careful with hygiene and there’s not a lot else we can do
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