My wife just called. Her boss doesn't have a clue. Told my wife she does have the right to self quarantine at least but I would prefer they tell her, yes, go home and we'll tell you when it's ok to coma back. Checking Missouri Dept of Health and Dept of labor websites is not much help. Here's Dept of Labor FAQ;
Question 9: Will an individual be eligible for unemployment benefits if they are ill because of the coronavirus and unable to work?
Answer: No. Individuals must be able to work, available for work, and actively seeking suitable work. If an individual is ill, they would not meet these criteria.
Well there's a fine how do you do. Wife doesn't know what to do. I told her to come home and we'll see what they say at today's press conference. I love Missouri most of the time but they're so far behind and slow to act on some things. Seems like one of the spread patterns is, there's a few cases in a State and then it hits a nursing home and ravages it, both residents and workers. My wife has worked at this facility before when a different company ran it. They closed the doors due to air quality issues of the building. Couldn't stop the black mildew. Said it would take a million dollars to fix. A year later, it was reopened by a different company. I don't think anything was done to the building. I don't know if the first owners/board members just wanted out of it or what. Not a good situation. They do have it pretty much on lockdown. No non-med visitors. All staff get temp taken daily at the start of their shift. Deliveries drop off outside and leave and then staff go out and bring the stuff in. I think Missouri will probably take up the guidelines at some point.
Prayers for your wife, that this will get worked out, soon!
I hope the State of Missouri comes out with some strong guidance and action and resolves your wife’s issues. Also wishing the best health wise to her, you and the rest.