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.
Melanie
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
200 First Street SW
Rochester, MN 55905
www.mayoclinic.org
From: MCOH-EH [mailto:mcoh-eh-bounces@mylist.net]
On Behalf Of Charles Hackett
Sent: Thursday, January 30, 2020 9:04 AM
To: MCOH/EH
Subject: [EXTERNAL] [MCOH-EH] Coronavirus
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 .
Charlie Hackett MD, MPH Lifespan, Providence RI