All of these are symptoms which would require you to stay home from work. Pink eye would not necessarily make you feel poorly. It is more of an annoyance, but it is highly contagious. A fever over 101 would also be an acceptable reason to stay home from work. Fevers can be a sign that the virus is contagious. A high fever can also affect a person's decision making skills and ability to operate machinery. Vomiting and diarrhea are also symptoms that can require a person to stay home from work, if they are continuous. They need easy access to a bathroom. These symptoms can also cause fainting and dehydration.
remote means having very little connection with or relationship to. so the thing is remote meaning its never had any actual connection to anything making it fearful.