I Tested Positive For Coronavirus Is It Safe To Work?

Posted on Fri, 18 Dec 2020

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Question : I tested positive for coronavirus on Friday, Dec. 11. I have had a mild cold all week. I work in food service and my boss wants me to work tonight despite knowing that I am covid positive. Is it safe to work?

Answered by Dr. Klarida Papaqako (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
You can infect other people.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Of course, it is not safe. We want that virus not to spread plus it can be taken by people who can get really sick.

I recommend that you take a paper from your doctor that recommends quarantine. Also if your boss really threatens you to work then you can ask for a written order from him so that if you get in trouble, he takes responsibility for it.

Hope this is helpful. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Kind regards,
Dr. Klarida Papaqako,
General and Family physician

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee