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BI main office closed as employee tests positive for Covid-19
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) main office in Intramuros, Manila, has temporarily suspended operations on June 8 for disinfection after an employee tested positive for COVID-19.
BI Commissioner Jaime Morente ordered the immediate disinfection of all offices within the main building to ensure the safety of employees and the transacting public.
Individuals with appointments secured through the BI's online system are advised to postpone their transactions and await notification for rescheduling.
The BI assured the public that the main office would resume operations once disinfection is completed and advised everyone to monitor the BI website for further announcements.
Other BI satellite and extension offices in Metro Manila will continue to operate as usual.
The employee who tested positive had previously undergone a rapid antibody test and a confirmatory swab test.
The officemates of the employee who contracted the virus have been directed to undergo mandatory testing.
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