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Im a chronic asthmatic. i work for charity organisation with an old age home. we are currently on lock down because of covid-19. do i need to be working from home?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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Guidelines: Asymptomatic/high risk of exposure/young and healthy ◦→ Self-quarantine guide and follow up if symptoms develop, get COVID-19 test if available This is the most recent guideline I have. If possible it would probably be best to work at home.

Answered 3/21/2020

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A member asked:

Im a chronic asthmatic. i work for charity organisation with an old age home. we are currently on lock down because of covid-19. do i need to be working from home?

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