QC urges companies to report COVID-19 cases, eyes suit vs construction firm

Patients are seen inside the chapel of Quezon City General Hospital and Medical Center (QCGHMC) on Aug. 19, 2021. The STAR / Michael Varcas

MANILA, Philippines — The Quezon City government urged companies Tuesday to immediately report possible COVID-19 cases among their workers as it plans to sue a construction firm for possible failure to report cases to the city's health office.

“We call on companies to immediately inform us about their workers who could be positive for COVID-19. This is to avoid the spread of the virus in their work area and to nearby communities,” Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte said in a statement sent to reporters.

"If you do not cooperate and you cause inconvenience as well as the community, we will not hesitate to file a case against you," she also said in Filipino. 

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