• Ask employees who are sick to stay home when sick. Symptoms of COVID-19 include: Fever, cough and shortness of breath and appear 2- 14 days after exposure.
• Ensure that sick leave policies are flexible and be sure that employees are aware of these policies.
• Do not require a healthcare provider's note for employees who are sick. Healthcare providers may be extremely busy and unable to provide timely documentation.
• Prepare for social distancing to prevent spread of disease. Consider allowing telecommuting, flexible work hours (e.g. staggered shifts) where possible.
• Be aware that more employees may need to stay at home to care for sick children or other sick family members than is usual.
• Prepare for employee absences resulting from personal illness, caring for ill family members, and school or childcare closures.
• To prevent stigma and discrimination in the workplace, use only the guidance described by CDC to determine risk of COVID-19.
• ​Closure Notice for Businesses and Community Events

• Place posters that encourage staying home when sick, cough and sneeze etiquette, and hand washing in high visibility workplace areas.
• Instruct employees to clean hands often with an alcohol-based hand sanitizer or by washing for at least 20 seconds.
• Provide soap and water and alcohol-based hand rubs in the workplace. Place hand rubs in multiple locations to encourage hand hygiene.
• Provide tissues and no-touch disposal receptacles for use by employees.
• Routinely clean all commonly touched surfaces. Use the cleaning agents normally used in these areas.
• Separate employees who become ill during the workday in a designated space if they are awaiting transportation.

CDC Keeping the Workplace Safe Flyer

CHDP Guidance for Businesses:

• Food Industry
• Food & Beverage
• Entertainment Venues
• Gyms, Health Clubs and Theaters