MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has suspended work in its main office and field offices until April 14 due to the ongoing community quarantine to contain the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19). “In view of the continuing need to minimize risk of #COVID19 infection and transmission, the Comelec has suspended work in all @COMELEC field offices,” Comelec spokesperson James Jimenez said in his Twitter account @jabjimenez. ADVERTISEMENTHe said the suspension would be from March 16 to April 14, unless sooner revoked. “Even the main office has no work, except for vital offices like IT, finance, and security,” Jimenez added. For more information on COVID-19, call the DOH Hotline: (02) 86517800 local 1149/1150.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer March 16, 2020 18:22 UTC