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Asymptomatic worker: flowchart describing return to

work following a SARS-CoV-2 test

Return
Well
to work

Complete
Positive self-isolation2 for
7 days from the
day test
performed
Remain in
Clinical symptoms
Subsequently self-isolation2 for
have improved Return
develop 7 days from
and no fever for to work
symptoms onset of
48 hours3, 4
symptoms
Routine SARS
CoV-2 test Return
result1 for Negative to/remain
individual without at work
symptoms

Request repeat test Self-isolation not


Inconclusive via same route as required, can
original test continue to work

1 If the testing was done because they were identified as a contact via the test and trace system, the person should self-isolate for 14 days (refer to Test and trace guidance)
2 Refer to Stay at Home Guidance
3 Without medication
4 If a cough or a loss of or change in normal sense of smell (anosmia) or taste is the only persistent symptom, workers can return to work if they are medically fit to return
as these symptoms are known to persist for several weeks in some cases
Version 2.1 10 June 2020

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