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<blockquote data-quote="CHenry" data-source="post: 3334939" data-attributes="member: 6281">Me too, although Im not in IT, I work for a government agency and we have been given an email that stated:Now that COVID-19 is in Oklahoma it is imperative that employees be proactive in taking steps to limit exposure to the virus.&nbsp;&nbsp; The CDC recommends, and ODOT strongly supports,&nbsp; the following actions to reduce your exposure to COVID-19 and influenza during this cold and flu season:·&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; If you are sick stay home;·&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue and discard the tissue or sleeve;·&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds (think “Happy Birthday” twice);·&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Use hand sanitizer;·&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Avoid the touching of your face, nose and eyes; and·&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Frequently clean and disinfect common surfaces and objects, for example desks, light switches, doorknobs, computers copiers, etc.Additionally, through April 30, 2020, ODOT will relax the requirement for a doctor statement to be provided when an employee is sick for three consecutive working days.&nbsp; The CDC is recommending employees call their physician to report their symptoms, prior to an actual physical visit and therefore, a doctor statement may not be available.&nbsp; This arrangement will be reviewed at a future date and may be extended, if needed.&nbsp;&nbsp; The second priority is the continuance of ODOT’s Mission.&nbsp; Should the need arise the Business Continuity Plan will go into effect and more instructions will be available to you at that time.If you have questions, please contact your supervisors or the ODOT Human Resources Division.Thank you........The bold statement has me wondering?</blockquote>

[QUOTE="CHenry, post: 3334939, member: 6281"] Me too, although Im not in IT, I work for a government agency and we have been given an email that stated: Now that COVID-19 is in Oklahoma it is imperative that employees be proactive in taking steps to limit exposure to the virus. The CDC recommends, and ODOT strongly supports, the following actions to reduce your exposure to COVID-19 and influenza during this cold and flu season: · If you are sick stay home; · Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue and discard the tissue or sleeve; · Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds (think “Happy Birthday” twice); · Use hand sanitizer; · Avoid the touching of your face, nose and eyes; and · Frequently clean and disinfect common surfaces and objects, for example desks, light switches, doorknobs, computers copiers, etc. Additionally, through April 30, 2020, ODOT will relax the requirement for a doctor statement to be provided when an employee is sick for three consecutive working days. The CDC is recommending employees call their physician to report their symptoms, prior to an actual physical visit and therefore, a doctor statement may not be available. This arrangement will be reviewed at a future date and may be extended, if needed. [B]The second priority is the continuance of ODOT’s Mission. Should the need arise the Business Continuity Plan will go into effect and more instructions will be available to you at that time.[/B] If you have questions, please contact your supervisors or the ODOT Human Resources Division. Thank you. ....... The bold statement has me wondering? [/QUOTE]

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