Supreme Court physically opens on Day 1 of GCQ

 The Supreme Court is back on full operation starting today, the first day of the General Community Quarantine in the National Capital Region (NCR). (Courtesy of the SC Public Information Office)

MANILA, Philippines – With the courts back in full operation, the Supreme Court made sure that its employees will be protected from COVID-19.

Strict physical distancing is observed among employees who have yet to undergo rapid testing. As of May 29, 2020, a total of 1,698 personnel have been subjected to rapid testing. (Courtesy of the SC Public Information Office)

Employees that form part of the high court’s skeleton staff had to go through several steps before they are allowed entry into the Supreme Court.

For one, the high court officers and employees underwent rapid testing – 1,698 personnel and five high court magistrates. Strict social distancing was observed for employees who have yet to undergo rapid testing.

Those who have been allowed to go back to the Supreme Court, they need to first use the “automated frontliner” or the multi-function disinfection chambers. They were installed in the lobby of the SC Main Building and the SC Centennial Building.

The Supreme Court employees line up for their turn to use the Court’s “automated frontliner” or the disinfection chambers equipped with a non-contact infrared temperature scanner, an automatic hand sanitizer dispenser, and an ultrasonic atomization system. (Courtesy of the SC Public Information Office)

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