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Issue 3 2020 43 • Are a member of the same household as someone who has symptoms or has tested positive for coronavirus • Have been in close recent contact with someone who has tested positive and received a notification to self-isolate from NHS Test and Trace You should not share the identity of a worker who has tested positive with other workers. If a worker is asked by the NHS Test and Trace service to self- isolate, you should: • Not ask them to come into work, and tell them to stay at home for their period of self-isolation • Continue to communicate with them and provide support • Allow them to work from home if they remain well and it is practicable to do so, for example, by finding alternative work that can be completed at home If a worker cannot work from home, you: • Must ensure they receive Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) provided they meet the eligibility criteria • May consider giving them the option to use their paid leave days if they prefer Employees in self-isolation are entitled to SSP for every day they are in isolation, as long as they meet the eligibility conditions. You may be able to reclaim SSP. The NHS Test and Trace service will provide evidence to your worker that they have been told to self- isolate. You should ask them to follow the instructions on getting an isolation note if you require evidence. You may need this evidence to reclaim SSP. If contacted by NHS Test and Trace, your worker will need to isolate for the full 14 days from when they came into contact with the positive case. They will not be able to leave self-isolation early even if they are not symptomatic, as it can take up to 14 days to develop symptoms. They should not take a test if they are not symptomatic as this could generate a false negative and they may then go on to develop symptoms in the following days. MULTIPLE OUTBREAKS IN THE WORKPLACE If there is more than one case of COVID-19 in a workplace, employers should contact their local health protection team to report the suspected outbreak (find your local health protection team). The heath protection team will: • Undertake a risk assessment • Provide public health advice • Where necessary, establish a multi- agency incident management team to manage the outbreak COLLECTING CUSTOMER AND VISITOR DATA FOR NHS TEST AND TRACE Businesses should: • Keep a temporary record of their customers and visitors for 21 days, in a way that is manageable for your business • Assist NHS Test and Trace with requests for that data if needed This could help to contain clusters or outbreaks. For more detailed guidance, see ‘Maintaining records of staff, customers and visitors to support NHS Test and Trace’ at the following website link: https://bit.ly/31vhoDv . << It is important to check the official guidance on the government’s website, as it is updated frequently. If you have any questions or need further advice, please contact HAE EHA BusinessGuard on 0121 380 4612 or email businessguard@hae.org.uk . On e of the team will be happy to help.