Public and staff access to the Union Buildings has been limited following the confirmation that an essential staff member has tested positive for Covid-19.

In line with government’s guidelines on the management of Covid-19 cases steps have been taken to secure treatment of the relevant staff member and to provide support to the member’s family.

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Steps have also been taken to ensure that officials who have had contact with the staff member are screened.

The Presidency’s Pandemic Task Team, established to assist in managing all Covid-19 related matters, proactively initiated a process of disinfection and deep cleaning of all Presidency facilities.

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This process commenced on Tuesday, April 28.

Access to the Union Buildings is, therefore, limited to exceptional interactions.

The President and Deputy President have been working remotely and not from the Union Buildings since the start of lockdown.

The Presidency wished the affected staff member a speedy recovery.

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