The closure allows for decontamination and disinfection of the building, in order to allow employees to return to work on Monday, 6th July 2020, to provide frontline services to the public.

The building will be disinfected and decontaminated tomorrow, 2 July 2020.

The Department of Health has been contacted and will be responsible for the management of contact tracing and testing of all officials who came into contact with the affected official.

Senior management will at all times ensure that departments adhere to the prescribed preventative measures for the safety and well-being of staff, clients and service providers to contain the spread of Covid-19. The Employee and Wellness Unit is also ready to give the needed psychological support.

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