Coronovirus sending children into school who are asthmatic?

[BlueSkies11]

Is anyone else concerned about sending children into school who have asthma or other health issues that make them vulnerable to Covid 19 ? I know that children aren't effected as much but what about asthmatic children? That's a lot of children in one place! They're not testing now and symptoms can take quite a few days to show. I'm begining to think I shouldn't send mine in. Grandparents wouldn't be looking after them and I work from home. Any thoughts?

[Sjb10]

Hi. I know how you feel. 😩 I’m in a similar position with two teenagers, one of whom has had a recent asthma hospital admission. I know, as you say, that children aren’t affected as much as adults but there’s not much information about children/teenagers with asthma. The press conference tonight stated that conditions that require the flu vaccine should take special care and then asthma wasn’t mentioned! Sorry I don’t have any useful answers but I share your concerns. Stressful times!

[BlueSkies11 in reply to Sjb10]

Hi Sjb10, Thanks for your reply. It is really confusing at the moment, I'm glad I'm not the only one thinking, "what about asthma"! I typed that post before the press conference so will go back and listen. Sorry to hear about the hospital visit. All the best to you and your teenagers

[BlueSkies11 in reply to BlueSkies11]

Both mine woke up with temperatures today. I haven’t, so at least I can sort stuff out for them, safe everyone.

[Recordergirl]

Asthma is on the list though. ???