The central office has a total of 380 workers, of which 218 underwent coronavirus tests. The agency is still awaiting the results of 85 personnel.
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, August 26) — The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) temporarily closed its central office on Thursday after a number of its personnel tested positive for COVID-19.
Domingo said 29 of the agency’s workers have tested positive for COVID-19 since last week. All cases were “community-acquired” but only have mild symptoms since the workers have all been vaccinated, he added.
OCD spokesperson Mark Timbal said 116 or about 30% of the OCD’s staff members were infected. The OCD headquarters in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City will undergo disinfection until August 30, he added.
Timbal said the OCD is making arrangements to test the family members of the infected workers, adding he has since advised them to isolate and limit movement while waiting.
In the meantime, OCD services will be available online while staff members work from home. The 24/7 NDRRMC Operations Center will also continue to provide regular monitoring and coordination services, Timbal added.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is also closing its main building in Muntinlupa City Friday for disinfection, according to FDA Director General Eric Domingo.
