So atm our work is business as usual, nature of work means travelling around doing site visits, so not really able to just work from home. Thats fine, atm me and dp (we work for the same company) are fine so going around as normal.
However this weekend dp has got the cold. 95% its just a cold, no fever or cough, just blocked stuffy nose and feeling a bit shitty. Does have a sore throat, but no cough. So would assume its work as normal on Monday.
However, just now dp is training a new member of staff, which means they are at the same sites together, and working closely all day. New member of staff has serious lung issues, is healthy atm but due to an accident years ago, has severely limited lung functionality and capacity. Hes been sent an emergency kit with steroid injections etc as he is extremely high risk if he gets it. Atm trainee doesnt seem overly concerned, is being very vigilant with hand washing etc but doesnt feel the need to stop going to work.
So this is clouding the issue of what dp should do with his cold. Even if he just passes a normal cold to this trainee its putting him in a really dangerous situation. But dp shouldnt really self isolate for this alone.
I think dp should text trainee to let him know the situation so he can decide whether to stay at home from monday, but dont know if thats fair either, not sure what pay trainee will be entitled to if he stays off.
What should he do?