My area of CT suspended schools as of this past Friday. There was a *possible* exposure at one of the local colleges (as far as I know it has not yet been confirmed). We just got an email with voluntary work/links to use to keep the kids learning but it doesn't count as school days. A) They have no way to track if kids are using it and B) only 3rd grade and up get Chromebooks to take home. My girls are only 1st graders, Yes, they have access to iPads and/or Mommy and Daddy's computers to work with us but not all kids are that lucky. The school sent home a survey today as well to see how people feel about things like getting rid of the April Break/Easter Break...the governor has waived the mandated 180 days of school BUT we can still be in school up to, but not to exceed, June 30.
Supermarkets are insane right now. Barely any bread, no tissues, cleaning supplies, paper towels, napkins, hand sanitizer, rubbing alcohol to make hand sanitizer with, aspirin, cold meds, toilet paper, meat, or pasta. Next to no canned goods, barely any sports drinks (but plenty of soda), almost no water. I was able to get some stuff that we needed earlier in the week but if this becomes extended, I might have to pay the higher fees and use Amazon Pantry or Peapod or other grocery delivery service. It's EXTREMELY difficult to not panic while in the stores because of the way people are acting/stocking up/hoarding. It feels a lot like the end of the world and it's terrifying.
EVERYTHING over here is cancelled. No library events (but it remains open), museums have shut down, high school play is off, no sporting events, etc. I'm hoping for at least some good weather so we can play in the backyard. I'm not risking a trip to the park or anything like that. I'm trying to keep any outings to strictly need-based trips, like food runs.
So far, we're all feeling fine here. The kids are already a tad stir crazy and there's been quite a lot of crying about how they want to be in school (ah, those early years when they still love school!). We've begged my father-in-law not to see patients in person for the foreseeable future (he's a psychologist) as he's over 70 and still caring for his 102 year old mother (who has round the clock aids to care for her at home).
Here's hoping scientists can crack this virus and figure out treatment/a vaccine quickly so life can go back to normal soon.
Stay safe, FoLCs! And remember, this too shall pass. We just have to stay smart and stay strong.
