Cold and Cough Leave Message to Boss

#1

I regret to inform you that I will not be able to attend the office for the next 2 days. I am suffering from a cold and cough and need some time to rest.

I will be available on the phone for anything urgent. I will also try to join the team for our daily meetings through video conferencing. I will make my best effort to provide you with assistance during my absence in order to minimize the inconvenience.

I shall rejoin the office on Thursday, November 14th. Rest assured that I will catch up with the pending tasks once I am back.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

#2

I am writing to formally request to take sick leave. I have come down with a cold, severe chest congestion, and a cough. The doctor has prescribed antibiotics. I have also been advised at least three days of rest.

Kindly allow me to take leave from (date) to (date). I apologize for the inconvenience my absence might cause. However, I will feel more productive once I am better.

I would really appreciate your understanding.

#3

This is to inform you that, unfortunately, I have not been feeling well since last night. Due to seasonal allergies, I have caught a cold along with a cough. Kindly allow me to take a rest for a day. I’m taking anti-allergy medication and hope to recover by tomorrow.

I shall be grateful to you for your consideration.

#4

This is to request you for sick leave from (date) to (date). Unfortunately, I have caught viral flu and I am suffering from fever and cough. The doctor has advised me to rest for at least two days along with medication.

It will be best to rest at home in order to avoid spreading the viral infection to other employees in the office. I will try my best to be available online in case you need any assistance.

Please find attached a copy of the doctor’s prescription for my leave application approval.

I will be really grateful to you for your understanding and support.

#5

I am writing to request that you take a day off from work. I am feeling under the weather and suffering from severe flu-like symptoms. Considering my poor health condition, kindly allow me to take the rest of the day off from work.

I am going to visit the doctor for a check-up and proper medication. I might need a couple of more days off from the office, according to what the doctor advises. I will inform you by tonight.

I have handed over my tasks to XYZ. He will continue working on the client’s report during my absence. I will stay in touch with him in case he needs my assistance with any aspect of the report.

Thank you for your consideration.

#6

I am writing to inform you that my entire family is suffering from a bout of the viral flu. Unfortunately, I have caught the cold too. I, therefore, request that you take a couple of days off from work.

I will postpone our meeting with the vendors, which was scheduled for tomorrow. I regret the inconvenience this may cause to everyone. However, I need to be present at the meeting to negotiate the costs with the vendor. Therefore, it is important that we reschedule it.

I have asked XYZ to keep me updated about the daily tasks through email. I will try my best to offer supervision to my team remotely.

I will be back as soon as I feel better. Thank you for your consideration.

#7

This is to inform you that I have succumbed to a seasonal flu infection. Due to extreme symptoms, including cough and fever, I will not be able to focus on my work tasks. I, therefore, request that you take a few days off from work.

I will submit my formal leave application to HR. My team will take care of my daily office tasks in order to maintain a smooth workflow during my absence.

I regret any inconvenience you might face due to my leave. I will be grateful to you for your understanding and cooperation.

#8

I am writing to request you leave on account of a bout of cold and cough. I have requested XYZ to cater to the clients during my absence. My team will keep me updated on the progress of our project.

I will return to work on Monday, 23^rd November. I shall be really grateful to you for your consideration.

#9

I am writing to inform you that, unfortunately, I have been admitted to the hospital due to severe chest congestion. Since I overlooked my cold and cough that I contracted a few days back, the infection has progressed and worsened. As a result, I need to be in the hospital for 2 to 3 days to receive proper treatment. The doctor will monitor my recovery before discharging me.

Considering the situation, I request you for sick leave for a few days. I will rejoin once the doctor gives me the green signal.

I shall be really grateful if someone takes over my tasks during my absence. Kindly ask XYZ to cover for me since he has the expertise to handle my responsibilities. I am extremely regretful for the inconvenience this may cause to everyone at the office. I hope the workflow is not disrupted.

Thank you for your understanding and support.

#10

I am writing to officially request 3 days off from work on account of a cold and cough. It’s a viral infection that may spread to other employees if I continue to attend the office. Further tests will reveal if it’s a coronavirus infection or regular flu. I will inform you as soon as I get the test results.

In the meantime, I shall be available online to join my team for meetings and other work-related tasks. I will do my best to fulfill my job tasks from home.

I have also asked XYZ to perform the site inspections on my behalf since we cannot delay these inspections further. I have guided him and I believe he will do the job well.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

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