[MCOH-EH] [EXTERNAL] Coronavirus

[Charles Hackett]

Thank you

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> On Jan 30, 2020, at 10:09 AM, Swift, Melanie D., M.D., M.P.H. via MCOH-EH <mcoh-eh at mylist.net> wrote:
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> We are doing the same at Mayo for travelers returning from anywhere in China. This greatly expanded the scope of the population with restrictions.
> There are some inconsistencies on the CDC website as the situation rapidly evolves, and some inconsistencies with state HDs as well. But this seems to be the direction it’s headed.
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> Melanie
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> Melanie Swift, MD, MPH
> Medical Director, Mayo Clinic Physician Health Center
> Associate Medical Director, Occupational Health Service
> Senior Associate Consultant
> Assistant Professor of Medicine
> Division of Preventive, Occupational, and Aerospace Medicine
> Phone 507.284.2560
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> Mayo Clinic
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> Rochester, MN 55905
> www.mayoclinic.org
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> From: MCOH-EH [mailto:mcoh-eh-bounces at mylist.net] On Behalf Of Charles Hackett
> Sent: Thursday, January 30, 2020 9:04 AM
> To: MCOH/EH
> Subject: [EXTERNAL] [MCOH-EH] Coronavirus
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> Good morning
> Our team is working very closely with our infectious control team.
> IC has recommended anyone returning from anywhere in China be furloughed at home for two weeks irrespective of symptoms or travel location.
> I don't think that the CDC has made that recommendation
> The phrase used by IC was "out of an abundance of caution"
> Clearly this is a rapidly changing situation. 
> We report to HR and they have asked us to reach out to you and share what would be considered best practice .
> Thank you
> Charlie Hackett MD, MPH Lifespan, Providence RI
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