THE Department of Justice (DOJ) has recorded a drastic increase in the number of Covid-19 infections among its employees this year as compared to last year.
From a total of 18 reported cases in 2020, the DOJ said there were 90 cases already reported as of September 7, 2021.
A total of 79 employees have recovered from the infection while there are still nine active cases. It reported two deaths so far this year.
Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, the DOJ main office has only recorded 108 people infected with the virus.
The agency also continues to provide protection for its officials and personnel by making Covid-19 vaccines available for them.
The DOJ said 78 percent or 631 of its 804 total employees have been fully vaccinated, while 7 percent or 54 employees have already received their first dose.
The DOJ, since last year, has initiated measures to ensure the proper health protocols are observed to stem the spread of the pandemic, such as limiting the number of employees reporting to the office, and using the online or e-filing of complaints.