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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]As a teacher, this is terrifying. I would quit if I lived in MD. My children have asthma, my dh has a heart condition, and my elderly uncle who also lives with us has diabetes.

Considering the fact that children are highly infectious and often don’t show symptoms of Coronavirus, I don’t see how this is safe. [/quote]

This isn't just in MD. I haven't heard of any place in the world that has mandated that childcare facilities close.

Certainly facilities should allow teachers in your situation to stay home, especially if they can combine classes. However, if you close childcare facilities altogether, you absolutely would be forcing first responders to stay home. That just isn't acceptable. [/quote]

I understand staying open for first responders and medical staff, but they should require proof of employment for those workers and only accommodate them. Every student in my class has two parents who work in an office or from home. Parents who are working non essential jobs will bring their children and further the spread. [/quote]

How do you determine what an essential job is? It's not just first responders. I work at an essential federal agency that is splitting staff, so we work on a staggered schedule. I cannot provide them proof of employment, but when it's my turn to work, I have to go in. [/quote]

That is not an essential job in a time of national crisis. Yes you need to go to work to get paid, but you could take leave. [/quote]

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