Covid-19 ( Coronavirus) is a new virus in the world which effects mostly respiratory causing breathing difficulties and in severe cases leads to pneumonia.
The current figures stands just under 3,300 and is said to rise if the precautions aren’t followed.
If you show symptoms of the virus you are asked to stay at home for 7 days however, if someone in your household shows symptoms you are asked to stay home for a total of 14 days from the first day the first person shows symptoms.
The virus has shook the world causing countries such as Italy to go on lockdown, the UK shops to run out of basic foods and everyday living products and not to mention the suspension of all sporting activities.
March 15th everything was as normal in the Women’s leagues and games were going ahead which caused as public outrage as people against the decision were baffled by the decision with the severity of the coronavirus outlined.
Long Eaton United player Audrey Huskisson-Moore spoke out and said:
” It shouldn’t matter the level of sport all sporting events need to be cancelled and the Government need to come and say this and back it.
” The problem is deeper than just football sadly, we need to look at the bigger picture we shouldn’t be playing or working for two weeks minimum, we should all be working together to stop this getting worse.”
Following the backlash the following evening the Women’s national League FA released a statement confirming that all fixtures would be suspended until further notice.
Following the statement players, club staff, clubs themselves, and fans of the support have all had the tough situation on what to do next and how it’s all going to pan out.
Harley Longley, a student at the University of Sheffield and big women’s football fan gave her thoughts on the current ongoing situation:
” It’s been the correct decision to suspend all sporting activities as ultimately the health of athletes and spectators is paramount and sacrificing the rest of the season is a small price for stopping the pandemic.
” Personally i am gutted because i’m such a big fan of Women’s football but my feelings don’t overshadow the importance of taking the correct measures to battle this virus.”
The situation has left Harley along with a lot of other students the outcome of having to work from home.
” Fortunately for me i’m a third year student so we only have seminars not lectures so it doesn’t affect me too much as i can still access everything from home however, for some of my friends this is different and the situation is a lot more serious.”
The suspension leads players in a tough situation as some gyms are now shut too so physical exercise and using equipment unless accessible at home is very limited.
The problems don’t stop there as some clubs rely on spectators and matchday income to keep the club costs running and it is believed that some clubs are seeking financial support from the FA.
Tom Wells-Lomas Chesterfield FC Women Reserves manager said the current situation has left him with a huge task with trying to keep his players motivated in the event the season does restart.
” My task now is to keep my players motivated as best i can, i can see the FA following the higher up leagues and we will be playing into the summer”
Advice on Covid-19 can be found on the NHS website along with daily Government updates at 5pm which can be found on most platforms as newspapers stream the daily announcements.
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