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Sandigan closes premises due to coronavirus
Two employees of the Sandiganbayan tested positive for COVID-19, leading to the closure of the anti-graft court on July 13, 2020.
The closure was decided during an emergency meeting of the Sandiganbayan En Banc due to rising COVID-19 cases in Quezon City and the confirmed infections of two staff members.
Presiding Justice Amparo Cabotaje-Tang emphasized that the court will continue its operations through alternative work arrangements.
The public can still reach the Sandiganbayan via hotline and email addresses listed on the court's website.
As of July 13, the Philippines reported over 54,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases, with 14,037 recoveries and 1,372 deaths.
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