To align with the Johns Hopkins Health System (JHHS) Attendance Management Policy and Johns Hopkins University (JHU) Health Screening Policy, absences due to a COVID illness will require return-to-work clearance through Occupational Health. 

Employees living or working in Florida should follow local guidelines and contact their local Occupational Health office with any questions regarding their illness and/or absence.

Employees are advised to isolate for 5 days from the onset of symptoms, or the date of their positive test if you had no symptoms.

• Following your isolation period, contact your local Occupational Health office for clearance
• If you are off work beyond the isolation period, you will additionally require a medical note from your healthcare provider for return-to-work clearance

Students: Please visit Student Health & Well-Being Primary Care for more information.

Reminders: 

• If you have symptoms of COVID or think you may have been exposed, get tested using a home test or by visiting your healthcare provider
• Continue to wear a well-fitting mask for at least 10 days from the start of your isolation period
• Follow your usual department call-out procedures for absences
• Practice good hygiene by covering coughs and sneezes, washing or sanitizing hands often, and cleaning high-touch surface areas
• Do not come to work with a fever, vomiting or diarrhea