I've been sick the last few days. How should I handle it when I certify for the affected week?

I'm currently on unemployment, and working on pre-req classes & research with a goal of getting onto a 599 plan, and eventually a better job at the other end.

The situation just relates to this week. I have had one hellish respiratory bug (tested negative for COVID twice). For a span of about 3 days, I was at my absolute limit to get out of bed long enough to brush my teeth and change into fresh pajamas.

When it's time for the weekly certification online, there's that one question: "How many days were you NOT ready, willing and able to work?" For that week, should I say that I wasn't ready, willing and able for the days I was sick? Because while i was ready and willing, for a few days I was very much not able.

Posted Nov 14, 2025, 1:54 PM UTC

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