Manila Bulletin
1 more DOJ employee infected with COVID-19
The Department of Justice (DOJ) reported nine new Covid-19 cases among its employees, increasing the agency's total active cases to nine and total infections since March 2020 to 27.
DOJ spokesperson Undersecretary Emmeline Aglipay-Villar stated that the agency is maintaining a 50 percent onsite workforce as a precautionary measure.
The DOJ main office and nearby annexes were temporarily closed from March 12 until Tuesday, March 16, for disinfection.
Employees are also permitted to seek reimbursement for their Covid-19 testing fees.
Villar also mentioned that one DOJ employee passed away due to other causes after being admitted to a hospital for Covid-19.
The agency is strictly observing safety protocols such as social distancing, wearing face masks and shields, and regular handwashing.
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