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COVID-19 What to do if... quick reference template

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Use this guide to help employees understand what steps they have to take in a number of scenarios, such as self/household isolating, shielding, positive tests etc.

5 minute read • 1 May 2025
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COVID-19 What to do if... quick reference

If…

What do I do?

I can come back to work when…

I have COVID-19 symptoms:

  • HIGH TEMPERATURE – this means you feel hot to touch on your chest or back.
  • A NEW CONTINUOUS COUGH – this mean coughing a lot more than an hour, or 3 or more coughing episodes in 24hrs.
  • A LOSS OR CHANGE TO YOUR SENSE OF SMELL OR TASTE – this means you’ve noticed you cannot smell or taste anything.

DO NOT COME TO WORK.

CONTACT YOUR MANAGER/HR

Self-isolate the whole household for 10
days. Get a test.

INFORM MANAGER/HR IMMEDIATELY ABOUT TEST RESULT.

The test comes back negative.

I test positive for COVID-19…

DO NOT COME TO WORK for a minimum of 10 days.

CONTACT YOUR MANAGER/HR and agree an earliest date for possible return.

Self-isolate the whole household for 10 days. Remote

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This COVID-19 What to do if... quick reference template aims to offer you a versatile and customisable tool, serving as a solid foundation for your needs. Utilise it to ensure consistency, enhance accuracy, and save valuable time.

Adapt it to suit your unique requirements, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in your HR processes.

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