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

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