Voluntary Quarantine [ Orders ]

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Another letter issued today from one of my employers:

“………Dear _____________________ (name of Employee) ,

I understand that you have recently been to a country where there has been community or school transmission of the Human Swine Influenza.

In accordance with advice from xxxxxxx, I ask that you stay at home for seven days from the date that you return to Australia. This is a precautionary strategy being applied throughout xxxxxxxx. During this period you will be on paid special leave.

If you are feeling unwell with any flu-like symptoms, please go to a hospital Emergency Department for assessment, or ring your general practitioner if you do not have ready access to a hospital.

We are hopeful that you will remain well during this period and we look forward to welcoming you back after this period. At this stage, you will return to xxxxxx on __________ (date).

You can obtain further information from the xxxxxxxxxxwebsite at:

xxxxxxxxxxx

I look forward to seeing you back at TAFE as soon as possible.

Please contact __________________ (insert name) on telephone __________ (number) if you require any further information.

Yours sincerely

College Director………”