Coronavirus: scared to go to work....

Hey guys,

As you know the whole nation and rest of the world are going through this horrible pandemic with the coronavirus & I'm still expected to go to work.

I work at a huge sainsburys 4 days a week and I usually work in the bakery but I've been sent to the shop floor recently - I just feel uncomfortable because I'm exposed to a lot of customers & other colleagues that may have the virus.
Don't know what security are playing at but they are allowing more customers in the store than there should be.....
I've been working last week & have worn a mask and gloves (still feel like they're not protecting me as much. Can't even breathe with my mask on so I take it off). However, whilst working through different aisles there are a lot of customers. Everyone is not following the social distancing rule so I just feel so anxious.

I've called in sick yesterday & my next shift is on Thursday. What should I do?
Also.... I was supposed to leave for good last Monday which is such a coincidence as this is when the shutdown rules were being enforced. However, my manager asked if I wanted to stay and I said yes due to still having a job and still getting paid but I'm starting to regret this.
Having a job and income is nice and all but my health comes first.

What should I do guys?
Would appreciate some feedback please thank u

Just say u want to self-isolate ur allowed the government promotes self-isolation! Plus u are not a key worker ur allowed to self-isolate!!

Hey guys,

As you know the whole nation and rest of the world are going through this horrible pandemic with the coronavirus & I'm still expected to go to work.

I work at a huge sainsburys 4 days a week and I usually work in the bakery but I've been sent to the shop floor recently - I just feel uncomfortable because I'm exposed to a lot of customers & other colleagues that may have the virus.
Don't know what security are playing at but they are allowing more customers in the store than there should be.....
I've been working last week & have worn a mask and gloves (still feel like they're not protecting me as much. Can't even breathe with my mask on so I take it off). However, whilst working through different aisles there are a lot of customers. Everyone is not following the social distancing rule so I just feel so anxious.

I've called in sick yesterday & my next shift is on Thursday. What should I do?
Also.... I was supposed to leave for good last Monday which is such a coincidence as this is when the shutdown rules were being enforced. However, my manager asked if I wanted to stay and I said yes due to still having a job and still getting paid but I'm starting to regret this.
Having a job and income is nice and all but my health comes first.

What should I do guys?
Would appreciate some feedback please thank u

Are you or anyone you live with at greater risk? If yes then stay home. If not, decide how much you want the income.

No workplace is going to follow the social distancing rules perfectly, especially in a shop where you have to hunt for items yourself. Your boss won't be able to guarantee that, and actually seems to have been pretty good to an employee who had decided to

Just say u want to self-isolate ur allowed the government promotes self-isolation! Plus u are not a key worker ur allowed to self-isolate!!

Are you or anyone you live with at greater risk? If yes then stay home. If not, decide how much you want the income.

No workplace is going to follow the social distancing rules perfectly, especially in a shop where you have to hunt for items yourself. Your boss won't be able to guarantee that, and actually seems to have been pretty good to an employee who had decided to quit.

You are at higher risk of picking up the virus by virtue of working with the public. How much of a risk do you perceive that to be? Have you taken all the steps you can to minimise your exposure? Do you need the money, or is it just 'nice'? Were you to get the virus, are you young and fit and at very low risk of complications? Who do you live with, and are they at greater risk?

You need to weigh these factors up to arrive at a decision.

Yes my mum is. Only reason why my manager asked me was because a very nosy colleague of mine asked him for me when I specifically told her that I was thinking about it lol (anyway that's a whole other story lol).

That's what I'm thinking but is the self-isolation period usually 7 or 14 days?