The Hall of Justice of Quezon City was placed on temporary lockdown following circulating reports that an employee “of another agency” holding office in the area “died of severe pneumonia” and is a suspected COVID-19 case.
“Considering that the instant matter still needs to be verified and, if true, contact tracing and building disinfection must be first undertaken, upon the authority given by the Hon. Jose Midas P. Marquez, Court Administrator, the Hall of Justice (Main and Annex), Quezon City will be on LOCKDOWN beginning May 18, 2020 until further notice,” the statement read.
The entry of any individual is prohibited in the area. Filing of any pleadings are allowed through online submission.
The statement added “all inquiries may be directed to the official hotline numbers of the RTC and MeTC” posted in the Supreme Court’s website. – Report from Kenneth Paciente
