What follow is a sample leave letter due to Coronavirus outbreak and a guide on how to write a COVID-19 work leave letter.

Why should you write a work leave letter?

It is important that you keep yourself safe during this difficult times of Coronavirus. There is also no reason to put your life in danger because of a paycheck unless you are working in the essential services. However, before you make a decision to stay home, it is vital to let your employer know in writing that you will not be available to work due to Coronavirus.

Remember to get a valid reason of you not going to work. You may end up losing your job if you do not show up at work without notification just because there is a Coronavirus outbreak in your area.

Resignation letter or Leave letter Due Coronavirus

If you intend to continue working for your company in future then write a leave letter. However, if you want to enjoy unemployment benefits then resignation is the only way to go.

Reasons to give when asking for a leave

Quarantined or Isolation: If you are in quarantine or isolation, you can let your employer know about the same. In some companies you may be entitled to Sick Pay if you are on isolation instead of being at work.

Lockdown or Curfew: If there is restriction in movement in your area and you cannot get to your work station, then you can let your employer know about the same via email.

Sample Leave letter due to Coronavirus Lockdown

REF: Leave Letter due to Transport Restrictions

Dear Mr./Mrs,

I am writing this letter to let you know that I am in need of a long term leave. This is because of transportation challenges am facing to get to work due to travel restrictions placed by the government.

There are limited public vehicles to get me to my work station and for the few that are available we have to struggle for a sitting space. This exposes me to the risk of getting Coronavirus which also puts our fellow staff at risk.

I will be glad to continue working if the company can provide a private means of transportation. However, as things stand, I am not be able to continue working.

I plan to return to work as soon as the public transportation normalizes or lockdown is lifted.

I appreciate your support in this matter and anticipate hearing a response from you.

Yours sincerely,

Sample Leave letter due to Coronavirus Quarantine

REF: Leave letter due to Coronavirus Quarantine

Dear Mr./Mrs,

I am writing this letter to let you know that I will not be able report to work as I am on Mandatory Quarantine.

There was a Coronavirus Outbreak in our area and the government placed every person in that region on Mandatory Quarantine. Am not sure how long the quarantine will last but i intend to return to work as soon as we are out of quarantine and are given a go ahead by the ministry of health to resume our normal duties.

I appreciate your support in this matter and anticipate hearing a response from you.

Yours sincerely.

Important: Leave letter should follow the official letter format of writing .