I recently tested positive for Covid and my (11 days) isolation period will soon end. Prior to this I was feeling the effects of burnout. I am not sure if it could have been related but I have not had time off prior to testing positive. (Last recorded sickness was 18 months ago - 4 days for D&V).
The problem is that I am not sure I feel well enough to go back to work. I am still spending a lot of time in bed feeling completely drained. I don't know if it's a byproduct of fatigue but I am more absentminded than usual. I've been having trouble with migraines and diahorrea so have done my best to stay hydrated and rest. I am still a little 'chesty' and cannot taste or smell anything but the fever and coughing have completely resolved.
My worry is that I might make a mistake at work or need to take a separate episode of sickness due to not being fully recovered.
My current 'sickness' is not counted as it mandatory isolation but if I need to stay off for longer how is this likely to be recorded?
I am committed to putting my health first - I just wondered how this would affect me as I've rarely taken time off and it's always been less than one week.
Thank you.