Here are some prescient words, courtesy of Anys. While we doubt that she can actually see into the future (that would be pretty sweet, though), Anys rightfully supports her friend in her time of need. She knows how important family is to Anna.

The death rate in Eyam is astronomical; there isn't a family around that doesn't suffer from it. To make things worse, the villagers can only expect the number of tragedies to rise as the plague spreads. This has a brutal effect on their collective mental health.