Manila Bulletin
Three COVID cases shut down DOLE office; Bello tests negative
The main office of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in Intramuros, Manila, has temporarily suspended operations starting Wednesday afternoon, March 17, 2021.
The closure was prompted by three employees testing positive for COVID-19.
DOLE Secretary Silvestre Bello III announced that some offices were under lockdown and that he, along with DOLE spokesperson Rolly Francia, tested negative for the virus.
The lockdown is in effect throughout Thursday, with operations set to resume on Friday, March 19.
On Friday, only essential workers will report for duty, while all other employees are expected back on Monday.
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