Very scared nurseries will close

[Llamapolice]

I returned from maternity leave during the March lockdown and almost lost my job because of this issue, fortunately as I went back in April it wasn't a problem for too long and I got away with it. I can't wfh and there is no childminder availability locally. It was an extremely stressful time.

If the same happens this time I'll be out of a job, we depend on my salary and I'm really scared.

I guess a lot of people will be in the same boat as schools seem likely to close too.

I'm not sure why I'm posting, just really stressed and panicking these last couple of days.

I really hope schools and nurseries can stay open. If they have to prioritise I’d hope it would be exam years, reception up to Y2 and nurseries. The exam years need stability and it would be awful to let another cohort down. And then at the other end there are some basic safety issues with the young ones being ignored while parents are working.

@IrishMamaMia

Thanks *@MarshaBradyo* I really hope you're right!

Me too! There’s a lot of panic being whipped up over new strain. People are losing their heads over it. Hopefully people can consider nursery properly.