MRT-3 ramps up safety measures after more personnel tests positive for COVID-19

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The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has inflicted 45 more personnel of the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3), bringing to 172 the total number of infected workers, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) reported on Sunday, July 5.

According to a report, 39 depot personnel and six station employees were tested positive for the deadly disease.

It said the MRT-3 personnel who have contracted the coronavirus have now been admitted in government quarantine facilities in the World Trade Center, Philippine Arena, and PhilSports Arena. The identified primary contacts for those who tested positive for COVID-19 will be placed in quarantine and will be given priority in RT-PCR testing.

In addition to regular temperature checks, its personnel are now required to submit health declaration forms twice a day. For the convenience of train commuters and personnel, disinfection stations with disinfectants are also distributed in both the MRT-3 depot and at the MRT-3 stations.

 

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