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Covid took off its invisible cloak on the 23 March when the country retrenched into lockdown.

Now, six months later, with the battle partly won, the country has to figure out how to rebuild because the Covid recession is an even bigger battle. 

Certain sectors like hospitality and the arts are being annihilated. People are conflicted, fearful of close encounters in shops, cinemas, theatres and personal services but anxious to use these places again especially as they watch friends and family lose their jobs and the Government racks up a multi trillion debt that will affect every public service still standing.

Against this backdrop, some sectors are slowly and tentatively recovering and that includes the childcare sector. Occupancy is growing gradually as parents return to work and save their jobs. To keep us safe and to allow the build-up in a way that keeps us safe, I need to over-staff the nurseries. This will reduce having to share staff and keep our bubbles intact. 

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