Returning to work after “swab” testing It’s generally been accepted that, if tested for COVID-19 with a “swab test” (the “do I have the virus now” test), employees should not return without knowing their results. This is because of two main considerations: It may offer reassurance to the employee that they are fit to work. […]
Can I get re-infected with COVID-19? At present, nobody knows for certain whether having had COVID-19 prevents you from becoming re-infected in the future. That means that if you have had COVID-19 and then develop the symptoms again (a cough, temperature, loss of sense of taste/smell etc), you will need to self- isolate and be
What if I’ve been in contact with a colleague who’s tested positive for COVID-19? We know that we can catch COVID-19 from anyone else who has the virus and we also know that the virus spreads mostly via droplets from the nose or mouth, which can be expelled when an infected person coughs, sneezes or
COVID-19 testing for companies – important information The Faculty of Occupational Medicine has released updated COVID-19 testing guidance for employers and occupational health providers, following a recent meeting of the Faculty’s Ethics Committee. Much confusion and misunderstanding about the implications and reliability of COVID-19 testing and its limited role in informing work placement decisions is
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