A medical assistant and her co-worker are essential employees. They both work for the same clinic. The co-worker's minor child Corey just started school and must go in person. After two weeks, Corey is now sick and showing symptoms like Monkeypox. The co-worker takes Corey to the workplace to get tested for Monkeypox. Later, as the medical assistant is eating lunch with another co-worker, she happens to see Corey's file on their desk and can read the information about Corey's visit. Based on what has been learned about HIPAA - are there any concerns the medical assistant should have? Are there any arguments for or against the medical assistant informing the supervisor about the co-worker's child?

A few days later, allergies are high, and Corey's parent comes in covered with hives, fever, and chills. Are there any arguments for or against the medical assistant informing the supervisor now about the co-worker's child? The co-worker?