27 workers at DoJ main office test positive for coronavirus
THE DEPARTMENT of Justice (DoJ) recorded 27 coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases as of Wednesday in its main office, which has been closed to the public since Mar. 12 for disinfection. “We have a new case today as of 9:30 a.m., so our total number of cases is 27,” DoJ Undersecretary Emmeline Aglipay-Villar said. Work is continuing with 50% of manpower on-site and the rest on a work-from-home arrangement. Ms. Villar said they “have been strictly observing all the safety protocols on social distancing, wearing face masks and face shields, and hand washing. We also make sure that we have enough supplies of face masks/shields and alcohol. We have alcohol dispensers in all common areas.” Of the total COVID-19 infected, eight were confirmed on Tuesday and “are active cases,” she said. —