It depends. To begin with, federal law requires employers to provide a safe and healthy workplace free from recognized hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. OSHA has recently issued new guidance for employers on their responsibilities with respect to protecting their workforce from COVID-19, including by implementing a workplace COVID-19 prevention program.
If your employer has not taken measures to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, you may want to file a complaint with OSHA.
In addition, if you are particularly at risk for complications from COVID-19 infection, because you have underlying conditions, for example, you may wish to speak with your doctor and seek an accommodation that will allow you to protect yourself. For example, if you are still able to perform your job from home, you may ask your employer to allow you to telecommute (part or full-time), adjust your schedule, or work in a less densely-occupied, better-ventilated alternate work area.
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