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.

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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.

covid-19 what to do if... quick reference template

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