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Scared teacher

(36 Posts)
Jaxjacky Tue 26-Jan-21 09:01:16

GagaJo it’s so difficult and I understand why it happened, as others have said test and isolate, if that’s possible. A tiny consolation in figures published recently that teachers/school staff are not near the top of people infected at work. Fingers crossed for you.?

MawBe Tue 26-Jan-21 08:44:41

Like Grannynannywanny said, when my 10 year-old GS was positive before Christmas none of the rest of the family (9 year old brother and six year old sister or parents - mum à teacher in a big city secondary school) got it. D had had at least two potential contacts from school before but tested negative each time. I fear it is in the lap of the gods, but ???

Bathsheba Tue 26-Jan-21 08:41:21

I'm sorry to hear this GagaJo, it is such a worry for you. I take it you will you be having a test now? I know how you must feel, but hold onto the thought that many people have unwittingly been in close proximity to people with Covid, and yet don't go down with it. You are just as likely to be one of the lucky ones. Don't despair, but do keep us updated. flowers

M0nica Tue 26-Jan-21 08:37:31

Oh, Jo, how awful, all the worry beforehand must feel almost worse than having the disease, crossing fingures, toes and anything else I can think of, that you stay safe and well.

FannyCornforth Tue 26-Jan-21 08:28:39

flowers Jo

Grannynannywanny Tue 26-Jan-21 08:22:34

Sorry to hear you’re having this worry GagaJo and I hope you remain symptom free and produce a negative test.

When my daughter and grandson had covid in November my SIL and granddaughter didn’t contract it although they were all under the same roof. They’d been in normal close family proximity before they were aware 2 of them were incubating and capable of spreading it.

Lucca Tue 26-Jan-21 08:08:23

So sorry to hear this especially after your more upbeat thread yesterday about moving your daughter and grandson to be with you. Wishing you all the best for a negative result for a positive outcome, if you see what I mean

Dottygran59 Tue 26-Jan-21 07:58:10

Oh Gaga - this is heatbreaking to hear - this is why I am so so disappointed - no - disgusted, that teachers aren't first in the queue for the vaccine. As a Gran who is safely WFH with a son who's wife is working at work, and trying to homeschool and run a business I am desperate to get our teachers given the vaccine and get kids back to school. Am worried about you, seriously. I seldom post but enjoy reading your posts and kind of feel as if I know you.

Take care and let us know the outcome of the test, please?

Ashcombe Tue 26-Jan-21 07:55:14

I am very sorry to hear this, GagaJo. Have you been tested? I imagine you will need to self isolate until the result is known and beyond, depending on the rules in Switzerland. Keeping fingers crossed for you. ?

Marydoll Tue 26-Jan-21 07:48:56

Oh dear Gaga , so I assume you are now in isolation, having been in such close contact. I do hope you are OK.

GagaJo Tue 26-Jan-21 06:59:50

I had a fairly lengthy exposure on Sunday to a student who tested positive on Monday. When I say lengthy, I mean maskless and close contact. She was having a bit of a breakdown due to stress and crying (as in snotty nose sobbing off and on for an hour). There was no way I could not comfort her.

So now I am really scared. I had my FFP mask on but her own mask was off and on. Hard to wear a mask when you are out of control. I don't blame her at all, she's a younger teenager and needed support. But... ARGH