Working from Home with COVID-19 Symptoms? Here's Why HR Needs to Know

Notification of COVID-19 Symptoms or Hospitalization

Dear Team,

I hope this message finds you well. In light of the current situation, we kindly request all staff members working from home to promptly inform HR if they are experiencing any symptoms related to COVID-19 or if they have been admitted to the hospital.

Please be assured that reporting such incidents will not impact your job in any way. Your well-being is our top priority, and timely communication is crucial in ensuring the safety of everyone in our workplace.

Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please do not hesitate to reach out to HR with any concerns or questions regarding this matter.

Thank you for your attention to this important issue.

Warm regards
[Your Position]

COVID-19 Symptoms and Reporting

Hi Everyone, good afternoon. At the outset, we believe you and your family are keeping good health and staying safe during these unprecedented times.

COVID-19 symptoms: If any of your team members exhibit even the slightest symptoms (e.g., cough, fever, difficulty breathing), please ask them to consult a doctor. Be discreet; we don’t want to make anyone feel uncomfortable. This is a pandemic outbreak; it’s not anyone’s fault if they get infected, but we do need to minimize the risk. So, contact HR or your reporting manager as soon as possible. We are always available to discuss any questions or concerns you may have. If you’re unsure about something, simply ask, and we’ll find a way to make it work for everyone. Above all, we want to remain safe, healthy, and calm.

We seek your sincere cooperation and compliance in a timely manner without any letup. Wish you a safe and healthy future ahead of us.

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Hope you are doing well in these unprecedented times and taking good care of yourself.

Impact of COVID-19 on Business Continuity

The COVID-19 pandemic has dealt a major blow to business continuity plans and poses a severe health risk due to its communicable nature. Considering the circumstances, we urge you to inform the HR department along with your Reporting Manager if you experience any of the complexities associated with the novel Coronavirus. Kindly get yourself checked by a physician if you fall ill.

Most common symptoms:

- Fever
- Dry cough
- Tiredness

Less common symptoms:

- Aches and pains
- Sore throat
- Diarrhea
- Conjunctivitis
- Headache
- Loss of taste or smell
- A rash on the skin, or discoloration of fingers or toes

Serious symptoms:

- Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
- Chest pain or pressure
- Loss of speech or movement

Seek immediate medical attention if you have serious symptoms.

Please do not hesitate to get in touch with us and inform us of your status. Rest assured that we will keep this information discreet; this is only being done to ensure the well-being of all our employees. Your job is safe and secure with us, and this action is taken to minimize the risk.

Remember to keep all precautions in mind and follow social distancing norms as dictated. Precaution and the right measures can go a long way in ensuring our safety.