SINGAPORE: After recovering from a bout of sickness, Alicia returned to the office – only to come into contact with a colleague who had contracted COVID-19.

After spending just a few hours together, Alicia fell sick again.

She believed it was “highly likely” that she had caught something from the colleague; she ultimately tested positive for COVID-19 and went on to take four days of sick leave.

Alicia, who is in her 30s and declined to share her last name, said her company allows those with COVID-19 to work from home or take sick leave, without the need for a medical certificate.

Her colleague, however, had not tested for the respiratory disease and went to work as she was feeling better. Besides, there was no “hard rule” about staying away from the office.

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