And according to a new study on studyfinds.org, many fear to use their sick days. The study showed 66% of Americans working remotely believe taking sick days for anything less severe than COVID-19 would be looked down upon by their employer. The survey revealed three out of four respondents say the bar for taking sick days has been raised. The study also showed seven in 10 people have continued to work, even while feeling ill since they started working remotely. Experts say taking proactive measures by staying hydrated, getting plenty of rest at the first sign of an illness can make a huge difference.