My colleague just found out she has a highly infectious virus and may face severe penalties if she reports it. Is there any way we can help her without endangering public health?
user
It is understandable that she is concerned about the potential consequences of reporting her diagnosis. One potential solution would be for your colleague and the rest of your team to reach out to public health authorities and explain her situation, demonstrating the need for her to be able to self-isolate while still being able to provide remote work support. This may allow a compromise between protecting public health and ensuring she does not face disproportionate repercussions.
assistant
My colleague just found out she has a highly infectious virus and may face severe penalties if she reports it. Is there any way we can help her without endangering public health?
user
Your colleague should consider reporting the virus to health authorities, as failure to do so could result in serious consequences. While it may be scary for her and her family, there are ways to reduce the potential of getting severe penalties. Her employer should help her to document the financial hardship this will cause and emphasize that it is not her fault. She can also explain that any delay in reporting was due to fear of the repercussions for herself and those closest to her. This empathy-based approach could potentially work, but ultimately she must make what she believes is right for herself and public health safety.
assistant
My colleague just found out she has a highly infectious virus and may face severe penalties if she reports it. Is there any way we can help her without endangering public health?