What Should An Essential Employee Do If They Are Exposed To COVID-19?
COVID-19Common questionWhat should an essential employee do if they are exposed to COVID-19?Critical infrastructure employees who have been exposed but remain symptom-free and must return to in-person work should adhere to the following practices before and during their work shift: • Pre-screen for symptoms • Monitor regularly for symptoms • Wear a cloth face covering • Practice social distancing• Clean and disinfect workspaces Employees with symptoms should be sent home and should not return to
Can employees that have been exposed to the coronavirus disease go to their office?
The guidance advises that employers may permit workers who have been exposed to COVID-19, but remain without symptoms, to continue to work, provided they adhere to additional safety precautions.
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Should I let my employee come to work after being exposed to COVID-19?
Bringing exposed workers back should not be the first or most appropriate option to pursue in managing critical work tasks. Quarantine for 14 days is still the safest approach to limit the spread of COVID-19 and reduce the chance of an outbreak among the workforce.
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Should I quarantine if I had been in contact with someone with COVID-19?
Anyone who has had close contact with someone with COVID-19 should stay home for 14 days after their last exposure to that person.
COVID-19 Quarantine and Isolation
Stay home for 14 days after your last contact with a person who has COVID-19.Watch for fever (100.4â—¦F), cough, shortness of breath, or other symptoms of COVID-19.If possible, stay away from others, especially people who are at higher risk for getting very sick from COVID-19.
COVID-19 Quarantine and Isolation