Coronavirus

[SheepMareep]

My classes went to online.
I'm in my final semester of nursing school.
I may not be able to start my practicum which is not only the majority of my grade in one class but is also necessary for me to make further connections in the hospital I want to work at.
If I cant go to this I may end up having to do it over the summer which will postpone me getting my license and make it impossible for me to work at the hospital I want because of their residency program dates.
All because
People who do not know the first thing about a common cold or are not epidemiologists
Went into a frenzied panic against medical advice from people who know what they're talking about
And made a mole hill into a mountain.
So.
Yea.

 

[Khaelis]

Toilet paper no longer exists in my city, lol. Shelves are starting to get cleaned out for regular supplies as well.

 

[Chris]

Both my uni and work sent out emails today. Uni has finally closed (there was a confirmed case last week so it should have happened earlier) and my work is operating as usual but following government guidelines. We work with the virus and have a test for it in our lab so it would be strange if we closed - but it's a private company rather than linked to the government/public health sector so it makes sense in that regard.

I have been home from work for over a week and told not to return until fully recovered from my current sickness as a precaution. Although I'm undergoing testing/treatment for a different condition not COVID-19.

I was informed by a medical professional that UK testing for the virus may be phased out as early as next week and diagnosis made on symptoms alone. I can't say how true that is but it makes sense as the testing is expensive to carry out. Remember if you think you have the virus and your symptoms are mild to stay home rather than going to a doctor or hospital. Self-isolate and treat with regular flu & cold medication to lessen pain/discomfort.

 

[Oldcatlady]

My classes went to online.
I'm in my final semester of nursing school.
I may not be able to start my practicum which is not only the majority of my grade in one class but is also necessary for me to make further connections in the hospital I want to work at.
If I cant go to this I may end up having to do it over the summer which will postpone me getting my license and make it impossible for me to work at the hospital I want because of their residency program dates.
All because
People who do not know the first thing about a common cold or are not epidemiologists
Went into a frenzied panic against medical advice from people who know what they're talking about
And made a mole hill into a mountain.
So.
Yea.

That’s horrible I’m sorry to hear that. For us right now people doing their final placement can still continue it as they normally would but others cannot take on isolation patients, don’t know if it’s subject to change yet. Our classes are still in class until we get a confirmed case of the virus in our school then the school will shut down which I think is dumb. Don’t you love it when primary prevention is on every single one of your tests but when it’s time to apply it the school just doesn’t care?

 

[tokkio]

In my country, classes have been suspended until April.
Our classes will be held online. It really sucks since our tuition fee is a heckton expensive, and we won't even be able to maximize all the facilities that we paid for such as the computers, the official Adobe software etc etc, and not all students have access to proper internet connection or software needed for class.

but at least students who commute won't have to spend on commute fees.. along with the inconvenience and exhaustion that comes with it.. that's really the only good thing I can see regarding the online class set-up :/

 

[SheepMareep]

That’s horrible I’m sorry to hear that. For us right now people doing their final placement can still continue it as they normally would but others cannot take on isolation patients, don’t know if it’s subject to change yet. Our classes are still in class until we get a confirmed case of the virus in our school then the school will shut down which I think is dumb. Don’t you love it when primary prevention is on every single one of your tests but when it’s time to apply it the school just doesn’t care?

My professor emailed us saying we cant go to our practicums anymore but since our school provides us with A LOT more clinical hours than necessary we will still be able to graduate and take the NCLEX
it's just really upsetting I was super excited for this experience.

I hate how stupid this hysteria is. Like... completely unnecessary.

 

[Noctis]

Anyone gone to their local costcos? how is it over there?

I have a local smart and final and yesterday the whole parking lot was packed and there was no parking. my mom dropped by to buy a couple of stuff we forgot yesterday, it almost took her an hour to come back due to long lines. There's no pasta, beans, rice, napkins, toilet paper....jesus.

 

[cornimer]

Today my university notified us that the school is remaining open for the time being, but you no longer require a doctor's note to miss a class. I think this is a good move because I can't tell you how many times I've gone to school sick because I knew I wouldn't be able to visit a doctor and get a note. I really really hope we don't have to shut down because I only have three weeks of classes and one exam left to complete my degree...I don't want anything to delay me being done school in April because I'll be working full time come May.

Well that didn't last long, we've now shut down. I'm very concerned about how my courses will finish because they are all performance-based and I don't know how that would work online.

 

[cIementine]

i'm self-isolating for the next 7 days! it feels weird to say that since if this was a normal time, i wouldn't stay home from school with the symptoms i have since i don't feel completely run down. though i've felt very intense fatigue and body aches for the last couple of weeks that i almost went doctor's for (i just put that down to post-exam burn out and the plethora of vitamin deficiencies i probably have), and then since yesterday have developed a new, continuous, dry cough, and a sore throat. so i called 111 who recommended i stay home for 7 days, and if my symptoms worsen and i feel properly ill and can't function, to call them and they'll test me.

 

[Dinosaurz]

I got an email today from the place I’m due to have surgery with on Monday saying they will test for fever so I’ve been self isolating last few days and I will continue to do so until Monday. If I get as much as a cold/cough my surgery will be cancelled so I’m staying inside.
I rlly don’t want to risk anything at all....
I just want Monday to come really quickly.

 

[Jhine7]

My work is currently debating whether to work from home for the foreseeable future. Better to be safe than sorry.

 

[cornimer]

i'm self-isolating for the next 7 days! it feels weird to say that since if this was a normal time, i wouldn't stay home from school with the symptoms i have since i don't feel completely run down. though i've felt very intense fatigue and body aches for the last couple of weeks that i almost went doctor's for (i just put that down to post-exam burn out and the plethora of vitamin deficiencies i probably have), and then since yesterday have developed a new, continuous, dry cough, and a sore throat. so i called 111 who recommended i stay home for 7 days, and if my symptoms worsen and i feel properly ill and can't function, to call them and they'll test me.

Ahh hope you are ok and don't have the virus! Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

 

[Khaelis]

i'm self-isolating for the next 7 days! it feels weird to say that since if this was a normal time, i wouldn't stay home from school with the symptoms i have since i don't feel completely run down. though i've felt very intense fatigue and body aches for the last couple of weeks that i almost went doctor's for (i just put that down to post-exam burn out and the plethora of vitamin deficiencies i probably have), and then since yesterday have developed a new, continuous, dry cough, and a sore throat. so i called 111 who recommended i stay home for 7 days, and if my symptoms worsen and i feel properly ill and can't function, to call them and they'll test me.

Similar for me. Though, I'm feeling loads better so it was likely just a small respiratory infection. I get those pretty often.

 

[cIementine]

Ahh hope you are ok and don't have the virus! Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

thank you ! <3

Similar for me. Though, I'm feeling loads better so it was likely just a small respiratory infection. I get those pretty often.

glad you're feeling better!

 

[Fey]

Honestly it’d be nice if people learned from this experience that it’s generally a good idea to stay home when sick—and schools and employers should encourage people to do so, not penalize them for it! (this includes offering paid sick days, loosening up absence policies etc.)

When I first moved to the US I was horrified that going to work or school sick was not just expected but celebrated
This girl I knew got an award for never missing a single day of class—an award that came at the cost of having infected a quarter of the other students with a bad stomach bug!

I have a slightly lowered immune response, and I’ve never been sick as often as I am now living here. People don’t seem to be working harder or learning more either, so these policies don’t help with anything (but spreading diseases around lol)

 

[Midoriya]

My school isn’t closing or switching to online just yet, but they will probably do so if things become even worse than they are now here. My heart goes out to those affected by this. Godspeed their recovery and I remain hopeful that this will be over before we know it.

 

[Bcat]

Officially in my city now. *sigh*

- - - Post Merge - - -

And on top of all that someone just stole my mom’s credit card and went on a Walmart shopping spree with it. So that’s fun.

 

[Bikaku_Quinx]

This morning the local hospital announced that they have a patient who tested positive with the virus. Wild....
my school transitioned to online classes, but I still have to go to work.

 

[cornimer]

Honestly it’d be nice if people learned from this experience that it’s generally a good idea to stay home when sick—and schools and employers should encourage people to do so, not penalize them for it! (this includes offering paid sick days, loosening up absence policies etc.)

Yes I really hope so as well! My program at school has a very strict attendance policy and in some classes, you lose 5% of your grade if you miss class without a doctor's note. And not only do you have to visit the doctor to get a doctor's note, you have to pay. So everyone comes to school sick all the time; it's truly a dreadful system. Hopefully, some lessons are learned now. Health is so much more important than attendance.

 

[mocha.]

My college is currently fretting about closure and we’ve had numerous emails regarding coronavirus from companies/schools saying there are procedures and policies in place just in case. My maths teacher is worried because our exam might not go ahead because of it which means our grades will be judged purely on our prelim (which is next week :c).

Just hoping if college does get cancelled then it happens after I get animal crossing so I can self isolate in peace haha.