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After my positive test result, when can I return to work?

Prior to returning to physically returning to work, you are required to obtain clearance from Employee Health. Upon receiving clearance, Employee Health will send the following notice to you and your supervisor.

Will I be notified if I receive a negative test result?

Yes.  If test results are negative you will be cleared to physically return to work (if you work on Grounds). You and your manager will be notified by Employee Health.

What should I do while I am waiting for my test results?
  • If you are able to work remotely, you should continue to do so pending the test result.
  • If the you are unable to work remotely due to symptoms or the nature of your work, you should look into a paid leave category (PHEL - Public Health Emergency Leave) pending the outcome of the test.
When can an employee who tested positive return to work?

Prior to returning to physically returning to work, the employee is required to obtain clearance from Employee Health. Upon receiving clearance, Employee Health will send the following notice to the employee and supervisor.

After a faculty or staff member receives a positive result, who should I contact to ensure their office is properly cleaned?

Emergency Management will coordinate appropriate facility cleaning with Facilities Management upon receipt of the notification. Additional follow up may be required with you to confirm the employee’s physical work location(s) and areas that require cleaning.

I have a pretty good idea who the person who tested positive works with and is in contact with the most. Can I send the co-worker notification to them only?

As a manager or supervisor, you are likely in the best position to have a sense of who was and was not in close physical contact with an employee who tests positive.  While we recommend erring on the side of caution and including the employee(s) in the distribution of the message, if you have a clearer sense of those who need to receive a notification, you are welcome to send the co-worker notification to a more localized group of individuals.

I was told by faculty or staff member that they received a positive result, but I have not heard from Employee Health. Should I send a co-worker notification?

To avoid the risk of sharing inaccurate information, we recommend waiting for the official secure email notification from Employee Health before sending a co-worker notification.  If you have not received the secure email notification, please check your spam folder or contact Employee Health.

Who should receive the “co-worker” notification email?

Co-worker notification is required by law not only to provide information to individuals in the workplace of a positive case, but also to provide transparency and to allow for appropriate action that may be required. 

What am I expected to do after being notified that a faculty or staff member has tested positive?
  1. Please keep in mind that this is a stressful time for not only the affected employee but for their coworkers as well. Please show compassion and support, and feel free to direct team members to FEAP as appropriate.
Will I be notified if a faculty or staff member receives a negative test result?

Yes.  If test results are negative the employee is cleared to physically return to work if they work on Grounds. Their manager and the employee will be notified by Employee Health.

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