Fever and cold and manager asking me to work

Has anyone been in this situation. I’m 32 weeks pregnant and I’ve been having this cold for a week now and developed a fever. Now it’s just worse and my midwife advised me stay home and rest. I message my manager and told him I won’t be well to come into the office and he just asked me if I can get my husband to come into the office to grab my laptop so I can work from home. I’m unwell and could barely keep my eyes open and he expects me to work. What can I do in this situation? Any advices

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You are entitled to sick days so I would just message again in the morning and explain that you won't be working as you feel very rough. You need to rest and your manager needs to understand that. Lots of people seem to be coming down with covid so might be worth checking

I hope you feel better soon x

I know going to HR isn't easy but I feel they need to be made aware as we are all human and it is normal to catch things. Your manager doesn't sound like a people's person and I feel that that is something managers should be

I feel that if you reach out again and they push back, I would let HR know

He shouldn't be asking you to do that. He probably doesnt realise and he maybe under pressure. But just respectfully decline. X

Just seen your latest comment. You really need to mention it to HR. They sound like a toxic manager. This environment can't be good for anyone

Hope you are ok x

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