As the Covid-19 outbreak is a developing situation, this story reflects the position as of midday, 12 March.
The childcare sector is becoming increasingly worried about the impact the coronavirus will have on staff and sustainability.
The National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) and the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years (PACEY) reported receiving extra calls from members.
Meanwhile, insurers have told providers they will not pay out for closures to contain the spread of Covid-19 (see ‘News roundup’, page 6). As we went to press, Ireland had just announced it was closing nurseries, schools and colleges.
One early years practitioner told Nursery World they are worried for their health as their setting appears to be taking no additional measures.
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