There have been several requests for clarification related to employee activity after a known test for or exposure to COVID-19. On March 23, 2020, Kathleen E. Toomey, Commissioner, State Health Office signed an Amended Administrative Order for Public Health Control Measures. The order REQUIRES employees, along with everyone else, to isolate or quarantine themselves in the following circumstances.
The Employee has:
● Tested positive for COVID-19
● Suspected to have COVID-19
● Been exposed to a person with COVID-19
● Been in close contact with a person known or suspected to have COVID-19
The Employee is REQUIRED to Isolate when:
● Tested positive for COVID-19
● Suspected to have COVID-19
The Employee is REQUIRED to Quarantine when:
● Been exposed to a person with COVID-19
● Been in close contact with a person known or suspected to have COVID-19
If an Employee refuses to comply with the requirements of this Order they can be referred to law enforcement and possibly face criminal prosecution.
You can read the entire Administrative Order here. Amended Administrative Order