Bunch of people have been out of work for it already this season. Only reason I know most of them are, is they are allowed to come back after I think 5 days, but need to wear a mask. As far as I understand the real contagious period is before you have symptoms though. I thought it was funny - one guy was upset because he DIDN'T have covid. He misses a lot of days and is ready to 'point out' on attendance. He called off sick and then tested negative. So, not exused. Oops.