Nigel Fairservice wrote: » My point was more about higher chance of transmissibility of Covid in primary schools over secondary schools. My sister has had to clean runny noses of young kids, had kids sneezing and coughing on her etc. Secondary teachers are unlikely to be dealing with that to the same extent. Couple things like that with less understanding/awareness of social distancing by students and non mask wearing amongst the students. Teachers also have to mix to some extent so a school wide outbreak could easily happen. You can also throw subs going to maybe two or three different schools in a week into the mix as well.
H8GHOTI wrote: » Was just calling this councillor a hypocrite. FFS, thought that was obvious.
ACitizenErased wrote: » 1 class, 6th class. Teacher was positive. 5-6 kids tested positive + all their family members. Likely further community transmission throughout the town. The post office is now closed, as an example.
cantalach wrote: » According to her profile, she lives in Crosshaven. So the beach she was talking about is well within her 5km exercise radius. Perhaps you thought she lives in Carrigaline? Fair enough. That’s an understandable honest mistake. But if not, can you clarify where the hypocrisy is here? I don’t doubt that you thought it was obvious, but I’m afraid it isn’t obvious, at least not to me.
corks finest wrote: » Ahmmmmm
Widdensushi wrote: » I wonder why online teaching is not being suggested by teachers?
run_Forrest_run wrote: » this! I can't understand why there is no mention of online learning from teaching staff/schools/unions. While it's not ideal at least it's something to try and maintain the education of kids. Even just setting homework etc and issuing the instructions via text or WhatsApp will be better than nothing. In my opinion, the younger children in primary schools will be most affected by this gap in their education, the secondary school kids would (should) be aware of what they are doing and what they need to do to keep on top of the basics.
JP Liz V1 wrote: » I cannot see how schools and creches can open next week given the high number of cases, parents and teachers are worried
unplayable wrote: » rumours of further measures being brought in later this week. like everything bar essential essential has to close
Pen Rua wrote: » Source, please. I follow swathes of reputable journalists and none have floated this suggestion.
unplayable wrote: » source is prominent solicitor who has been told to get as much done this week as they can as further restrictions coming in. lets wait and see. just a rumour as i said.
SusieBlue wrote: » Why would they be advising a solicitor such things when they can continue working remotely and won’t be effected any hardware shops or whatever closing?
SleetAndSnow wrote: » 767 in cork today
freshpopcorn wrote: » Is that part of the bag log I wonder tough!
Pen Rua wrote: » Perhaps adjustments / curtailments to the Courts? I suppose we just hang tight and wait till an announcement (or more realistically, leaks)
