Actions to take into account due to new outcomes of COVID-19 cases.

Due to the increase in COVID-19 cases in our country, we want to remind you of the actions to take in case you have been exposed to the virus or if you are COVID-19 positive.

According to Executive Decree No. 64, of November 30, 2023, the actions to follow are:

*Day 0: for asymptomatic patients the day that test gave positive.

for patients with symptoms is the day the symptoms started.

**In hospitalized patients or immunosuppressed, the medical attendee will determine the necessity of having a new test.

***Extended guide for early use of antivirals medicine on an outpatient basis in COVID-19 patients that are considered mild or moderated at risk of progression to severe or serious illness. Resolution No. 530 of September 8, 2022.

****In the case a person voluntarily has a new test before day 7, and has a negative result, has to no longer stay in quarantine.

Note: Disability or sick days can be extended by medical criteria or advice.

For more information, please get in touch with our Labor Law team at [email protected].