Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, June 18) — All judges and court personnel stationed at the Manila City Hall have been required to undergo self-quarantine after two employees came in contact with COVID-19 cases.
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They should isolate themselves starting Thursday until June 30, according to the order signed by Executive Judge Virgilio Macaraig of Manila Regional Trial Court Branch 37.
Macaraig said two of the court employees had close relatives who recently tested positive for the coronavirus disease.
He said the memorandum was issued “upon consultation with” Supreme Court Administrator Midas Marquez and Assistant Court Administrator Maria Regina Adoracion Filomena Ignacio, and “with prior permission.”
“All judges and court employees affected are advised to avoid contact with the public and to conduct tracing of all persons they may have in contact with at the court premises for the last two weeks,” Macaraig said.
On Monday, dozens of media workers covered Branch 46’s conviction of Rappler CEO Maria Ressa for cyber libel.
Macaraig asked those who have been in the court premises to report to him and to barangay health workers once they experience symptoms.
Hearings can be done through video teleconferencing while pleadings and motions may be filed electronically during the quarantine period.
Macaraig said the city government of Manila has also been requested to conduct disinfection and sanitation of the court premises.
