Furlough if positive test result?

Oakley2702

Hello.

I was on furlough but have been back at work for 2 weeks now. My mother-in-law has just had a test come back positive for COVID-19 as of today and last Friday my wife and two kids visited her house, staying in the garden and adhering to social distancing rules.

As a precaution we all got tested this evening.

My question is this, if my test comes back positive, can my boss put me back onto the furlough scheme (something he was actually talking about doing as business is struggling) or do I have to go on SSP? I've looked online but can't find anything concrete.

Thanks

Jeremy535897

From guidance: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/check-if-you-could-be-covered-by-the-coronavirus-job-retention-scheme

"If you’re on sick leave or self-isolating because of coronavirus (COVID-19), speak to your employer about whether you’re eligible to be furloughed – you should get Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) as a minimum while you are on sick leave or self isolating. Your employer can furlough you at any time- if they do, you will no longer receive sick pay, but should be treated as any other furloughed employee.

If you are shielding in line with public health guidance or required to stay home due to an individual in your household shielding and are unable to work from home, then you should speak to your employer about whether they plan to place staff on furlough."