Chris Witty "We're at the limits of the contact we can allow"

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I've been watching the Press conference and I always find Chris Witty the voice of reason. He is saying that we are at the limit of what we can open without the virus spreading further and we may even have to take a step back. So where does this leave the opening of schools in a few weeks time?

I think it’s the 11th August.

Thanks letseat.

How many people are off for colds and flu, especially flu season?
I remember classes of 30 reduced to half during these seasons. Whole teams in other industries off with a cold/flu during those seasons.

These are categorised in the corona family.

Because there is no conclusive evidence about how long immunity lasts, this makes it very difficult for there to be a vaccine program. Some research suggests immunity lasts up to 3 months, whereas previous research from Sars suggests up to 7 months iirc.

Another issue in the UK is that the Flu jab isn't as effective as it was originally. 2018 - 2019, it prevent 40% of flu cases.
2017 - 2018 this dropped down to around 15% and something was added to the vaccine for the over 65's and to be repeated in this years program.

All three have the same basic symptoms. - cough and temp.

A part of the strategy used in other countries to contain flu is the use of masks and obviously hand washing. Here if you can get your backside out of bed, you are pressured to get to work and not just from employers but almost everyone.

Flu vaccines are more effective some years than others. As far as I’m aware there’s a bit of gamble involved as to which strains they think will be prevalent.

Teachers usually work through most viruses (and infect the rest of us) but will need to isolate now. This alone may mean people finally appreciate how cut to the bone staffing levels are now. Probably not though as people will claim we’re lazy nuggets feigning a cough

Honestly I’m as worried about some presentee obsessed colleagues coming in with symptoms as the kids.

Love that my autocorrect changes buggers to nuggets

@TheHoneyBadger

Flu vaccines are more effective some years than others. As far as I’m aware there’s a bit of gamble involved as to which strains they think will be prevalent.

Teachers usually work through most viruses (and infect the rest of us) but will need to isolate now. This alone may mean people finally appreciate how cut to the bone staffing levels are now. Probably not though as people will claim we’re lazy nuggets feigning a cough

Yes they get Flu guidance from WHO and the major flaw seems the UK government are selective about what guidance they follow. Or start to follow it weeks later.

The french boy study needs to be withdrawn really it gives a completely inaccurate conclusion.
Scientusts do know if you are coinfected you might be less contagious so probably nithing to do with i t being a child. (See info on coronavirus nl63). Being coinfected can also make you more seriously ill though.

Teachers is this a relatively inexpensive risk mitigation idea?

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Looking at costs would be about £35/£40 if had to buy everything. DT teachers help construct in schools maybe with kids?

Love that my autocorrect changes buggers to nuggets

🤣 and I thought you actually meant nuggets!

I’m bound to end up calling kids nuggets in September now!

[quote Oaktree55]Teachers is this a relatively inexpensive risk mitigation idea?

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Depends how noisy it is. Not only could it be a distraction - noise wise- you also have to consider those pupils with sensory issues.

Would they get through PAT testing? Without this they cannot be switched on in schools.

Plus the all important money issue. £35/40 might seem a small cost to some, but in education terms, that buys lot of hand wash and glue sticks. At least 3 hours wages for a support staff.

Even a small school with only 6 classes thats money they haven't been given.