Employer Guidance: COVID-19 and Return to Work

By Martin Chaney, MD

Chief Medical Officer

Maury Regional Health

As we continue to see increases in the cases of COVID-19 in our region, many employers will be faced with employees who test positive and must isolate. If you learn that an employee is suspected or confirmed to have COVID-19, we recommend the following:

Close the area

• Close any areas used for prolonged periods of time by the employee.

• Wait 24 hours (or as long as possible) before cleaning and disinfecting to minimize exposure to those cleaning. Be sure to use products that meet EPA criteria and are appropriate for the surface...