Under What Health Conditions Should An Employee Not Enter The Workspace During The COVID-19 Pandemic?
COVID-19Common questionUnder what health conditions should an employee not enter the workspace during the COVID-19 pandemic?Consider encouraging individuals planning to enter the workplace to self-screen prior to coming onsite and not to attempt to enter the workplace if any of the following are present:Symptoms of COVID-19Fever equal to or higher than 100.4°F*Are under evaluation for COVID-19 (for example, waiting for the results of a viral test to confirm infection)Have been diagnosed with COV
What are some recommendations for employers during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Make a visual inspection of the employee for signs of illness, which could include flushed cheeks, sweating inappropriately for ambient temperature, or difficulty with ordinary tasks.Conduct temperature and symptom screening
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What if an employee refuses to come to work for fear of infection?
Your policies, that have been clearly communicated, should address this.Educating your workforce is a critical part of your responsibility.Local and state regulations may address what you have to do and you should align with them.
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Which groups of people are at increased risks of severe illness from COVID-19?
Among adults, the risk for severe illness from COVID-19 increases with age, with older adults at highest risk. Severe illness means that the person with COVID-19 may require hospitalization, intensive care, or a ventilator to help them breathe, or they may even die. People of any age with certain underlying medical conditions are also at increased risk for severe illness from SARS-CoV-2 infection.
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Who is most at risk of the COVID-19 disease?
Older adults are more likely to get severely ill from COVID-19. More than 81% of COVID-19 deaths occur in people over age 65. The number of deaths among people over age 65 is 80 times higher than the number of deaths among people aged 18-29.
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