Question: A child I care for seems to have COVID-19 symptoms, what should I do until their guardians arrive?

Answer passage (source: UK):
page_title: Guidance Coronavirus (COVID-19): implementing protective measures in education and childcare settings
section_headers: Additional questions
What happens if someone becomes unwell at an educational or childcare setting?
section_content: If anyone in an education or childcare setting becomes unwell with a new,
continuous cough or a high temperature, or has a loss of, or change in, their
normal sense of taste of smell (anosmia), they must be sent home and advised
to follow the COVID-19: guidance for households with possible coronavirus
infection guidance.
If a child is awaiting collection, they should be moved, if possible, to a
room where they can be isolated behind a closed door, depending on the age of
the child and with appropriate adult supervision if required. Ideally, a
window should be opened for ventilation. If it is not possible to isolate
them, move them to an area which is at least 2 metres away from other people.
If they need to go to the bathroom while waiting to be collected, they should
use a separate bathroom if possible. The bathroom should be cleaned and
disinfected using standard cleaning products before being used by anyone else.
PPE should be worn by staff caring for the child while they await collection
if a distance of 2 metres cannot be maintained (such as for a very young child
or a child with complex needs).
In an emergency, call 999 if they are seriously ill or injured or their life
is at risk. Do not visit the GP, pharmacy, urgent care centre or a hospital.
If a member of staff has helped someone with symptoms, they do not need to go
home unless they develop symptoms themselves (and in which case, a test is
available) or the child subsequently tests positive (see ‘What happens if
there is a confirmed case of coronavirus in a setting?’ below). They should
wash their hands thoroughly for 20 seconds after any contact with someone who
is unwell. Cleaning the affected area with normal household disinfectant after
someone with symptoms has left will reduce the risk of passing the infection
on to other people. See the COVID-19: cleaning of non-healthcare settings
guidance.
*[PPE]: personal protective equipment

Reviewer feedback on this answer:
The answer gives lots of detail about what to do with a child showing COVID symptoms while waiting for a parent or guardian to arrive.
This is a direct answer to the question. This answer provides information on what to do if a child in an education or childcare settings is suspected to have Covid-19 symptoms and waiting to be collected by their guardians.

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Answer passage (source: UK):
page_title: Guidance Safe working in education, childcare and children’s social care settings, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
section_headers: In non-residential settings, what should be done if a child, young person or other learner becomes unwell with symptoms of coronavirus and needs to be cared for until they can return home?
section_content: If anyone in an education, childcare or non-residential children social care
setting becomes unwell with a new, continuous cough or a high temperature, or
has a loss of, or change in, their normal sense of taste of smell, they must
be sent home and advised to follow the guidance for households with possible
coronavirus
infection.
If a child is awaiting collection, they should be moved, if possible, to a
room where they can be isolated behind a closed door, with appropriate adult
supervision if required depending on the age of the child. Ideally, a window
should be opened for ventilation. If it is not possible to isolate them, move
them to an area which is at least 2 metres away from other people.
If they need to go to the bathroom while waiting to be collected, they should
use a separate bathroom if possible. The bathroom should be cleaned and
disinfected using standard cleaning products before being used by anyone else.
PPE should be worn by staff caring for the child while they await collection
if direct personal care is needed and a distance of 2 metres cannot be
maintained (such as for a very young child or a child with complex needs).
In an emergency, call 999 if they are seriously ill or injured or their life
is at risk. Do not visit the GP, pharmacy, urgent care centre or a hospital.
If a member of staff has helped someone with symptoms they do not need to go
home unless they develop symptoms themselves. They should wash their hands
thoroughly for 20 seconds after any contact with someone who is unwell.
Cleaning the affected area with normal household disinfectant after someone
with symptoms has left will reduce the risk of passing the infection on to
other people. Read guidance about cleaning non-healthcare
settings.
*[PPE]: personal protective equipment

Reviewer feedback on this answer:
The answer gives a lot of detailed advice on how to care for a child with COVID symptoms while waiting for their guardian to pick them up.
This answers the question directly. This answer provides comprehensive information on what to do if a child in education or childcare settings start showing Covid-19 symptoms and waiting to be collected by their guardian.

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Answer passage (source: UK):
page_title: Guidance Guidance for parents and carers on supporting children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic
section_headers: Children and young people who care for others
section_content: Some children and young people may also have existing caring responsibilities
for adults or siblings. They may be anxious about what will happen if the
person they care for becomes unwell, or what will happen if they themselves
become unwell and are unable to support the person they care for. Even if they
don’t currently act as a carer, it is possible that they may become one if
they are in a household with one adult.
Planning with your child or young person what will happen if you or another
member of the family they care for or may need to care for becomes unwell,
including contact details for others who can step in and support them, will
help to reduce anxiety.

Reviewer feedback on this answer:
This does not answer the question. The question is asking for actions to take when a child in a setting appear to have Covid-19 symptoms and is awaiting for collection. However, the answer is providing information on anxiety that children might experience when caring for others.
This is about how to deal with a child that may need to provide care for others. It has nothing to do with the question.

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