[bitontheslide]

the nightingale hospital in london was readied in 2 weeks from nothing in March, so it will be readied again if needed.

[arista]

Originally Posted by bitontheslide

The nightingale hospital in London was readied in 2 weeks from nothing in March, so it will be readied again if needed.

Yes if they have the staff?

[DouglasS]

Boris is such a strong leader, he knows how to unite a nation

[arista]

From Ch4HD news
Sir John Bell, the Vaccine Oxford Astra maker, said
the South African Covid strain will be Harder
to stop.
It is a Tougher Strain

[Scarlett.]

Originally Posted by bitontheslide

the nightingale hospital in london was readied in 2 weeks from nothing in March, so it will be readied again if needed.

Sadly there isnt the staff to man them

[Zizu]

Originally Posted by arista

Yes if they have the staff?

There aren’t enough staff as it is NOW .. they are working ridiculous hours , 12% off sick and ALL leave / time off suspended


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[Zizu]

Originally Posted by DouglasS

Boris is such a strong leader, he knows how to unite a nation

I still believe that he’s a good guy doing his level best .. I do wonder if the people under him are up to the job though ..

That said the same would apply if Labour were in charge


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[arista]

BBC1 London News
reports many Primary Schools
will not open until the 18th of Jan.

[Zizu]

Originally Posted by arista

BBC1 London News
reports many Primary Schools
will not open until the 18th of Jan.

I work in a decent sized high school ( 1,300 pupils) and just got an email saying that nothing has been decided but we should know something in a couple of days ( Friday ) .


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[bitontheslide]

the current cabinet doesn't have enough diversity of opinion and the strength to have their voice heard. This primarily driven by the desire to have brexit fanatics in the cabinet rather than the best people for the jobs. With Brexit done and dusted, it's time to open up the cabinet again

[arista]

Originally Posted by Zizu

I work in a decent sized high school ( 1,300 pupils) and just got an email saying that nothing has been decided but we should know something in a couple of days ( Friday ) .

Yes important to ensure its safe.

[Scarlett.]

Guess that disproves yesterday's numbers being a blip...

[arista]

From BBC1 London
A Nurse said they are 10,000 short
as they are infected.

[arista]

"Guess that disproves yesterday's numbers being a blip.."


Yes Mega High Numbers
2 days.

[bitontheslide]

Originally Posted by Scarlett.

Guess that disproves yesterday's numbers being a blip...

im expecting 100k a day before this peaks

[arista]

Full list of areas where
primary schools face delayed return


https://news.sky.com/story/covid-19-...eturn-12175797

[Zizu]

Originally Posted by arista

"Guess that disproves yesterday's numbers being a blip.."


Yes Mega High Numbers
2 days.

My thoughts exactly !!

Seriously scary .. I thought they’d fall back to 40,000 today




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[Zizu]

Ireland gone to Tier 5 for one MONTH !



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[Josy]

Originally Posted by DouglasS

Boris is such a strong leader, he knows how to unite a nation

Hmmm tbf you cant really deny he faffs about too much/long with difficult decisions, take Ireland for comparison they have just came straight out and said entire country back into highest restrictions for at least a month, no hesitation no ****ing about just get it done, even Nicola who I think has done really well for Scotland through is dragging her feet a bit atm with decisions about tighter restrictions and school closures etc

[Toy Soldier]

The school question is a tough one because of how disproportionately it affects vulnerable children. It's not really something that can be ignored.

We've already made the decision that ours won't be going back on the 18th, and are going to play it by ear after that. They won't be going back until the current situation is clearly under control. But I am - as always - very aware that we're privileged to be able to make that decision as I can work from home indefinitely. We're actually even better placed to make that decision than in the first lockdown (my wife is in a new job, more money, and can work from home the vast majority of the time).

But there are a lot of kids who will fall through the cracks very quickly if they're not under the supervision of a school. That's the very sad reality of the school situation. It would be lovely if we lived in a world full of responsible parents who are equipped (financially, economically, intellectually if I'm going to be brutally honest) but we simply do not.

[joeysteele]

Originally Posted by arista

Yes if they have the staff?

Which they haven't.
Which this totally inept PM knows very well but hasn't really done a thing about.

[AnnieK]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

The school question is a tough one because of how disproportionately it affects vulnerable children. It's not really something that can be ignored.

We've already made the decision that ours won't be going back on the 18th, and are going to play it by ear after that. They won't be going back until the current situation is clearly under control. But I am - as always - very aware that we're privileged to be able to make that decision as I can work from home indefinitely. We're actually even better placed to make that decision than in the first lockdown (my wife is in a new job, more money, and can work from home the vast majority of the time).

But there are a lot of kids who will fall through the cracks very quickly if they're not under the supervision of a school. That's the very sad reality of the school situation. It would be lovely if we lived in a world full of responsible parents who are equipped (financially, economically, intellectually if I'm going to be brutally honest) but we simply do not.

Are your kids happy with not going back? I considered keeping my son at home but he begged to go back. Also, during one of his last isolations they were due back in school the day before they broke for half term and a number of parents didn't send their kids back....and got a call from the welfare officer about unauthorised absences..

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