The following government requirement for individuals having a pilot license and needing a physical, makes one wonder how this guidance could apply to ANYONE that had a history of COVID-19 in any job or occupation.

So, can or will annual, semi-annual, or pre-employment physical exams that assures companies that employees are physically and mentally able to take on the responsibilities of a job also have similar requirements? Like those with a CDL and such.

Per the FAA: As long as the pilot or air traffic control (ATC) specialist is otherwise qualified, an aviation medical examiner can issue a medical certificate when the person who had a confirmed case of COVID-19 and who were hospitalized (but not in intensive care), the doctor should forward any applicable records to the FAA after issuing the medical certificate.

The doctor then must defer applications for individuals who were in intensive care or “are experiencing ongoing residual signs and/or symptoms of confirmed COVID-19.”

The ongoing signs and symptoms “may include but are not limited to cardiovascular dysfunction, respiratory abnormalities, kidney injury, neurological dysfunction, psychiatric conditions (e.g., depression, anxiety, moodiness), or symptoms such as fatigue, and such,” according to the guidance sent to aviation physicians.

This means the doctor cannot issue the medical certificate in the office and sends the completed application and any other medical records to the FAA’s Aerospace Medical Certification Division.

So, for individuals needing a physical should this guidance could apply to ANYONE that had a history of COVID-19 in any job or occupation?