ADVISORY # 3 ON THE CORONAVIRUS 2019 (COVID-19)
With the recent confirmation of cases of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Manhattan and Westchester, New York,as well as other states in the U.S. Northeast, the Philippine Consulate General in New York, in an effort to protect our clientele and personnel, intends to implement the following guidelines starting 09 March 2020 for our kababayans who wish to avail of our services, until the COVID 19 situation has stabilized,: · Temporarily hold off any transactions with the Philippine Consulate unless it is an emergency or of vital importance; · Do not proceed to the Philippine Consulate if you are feeling sick or experiencing any cold or flu symptoms; · Only the applicant should enter the Philippine Consulate. Exceptions are adults who need to accompany infants, minors, persons with disabilities, or individuals with special circumstances; · Avoid congregating at the lobby or waiting area of the Philippine Consulate; and · Practice good hygiene when in the Philippine Consulate by disinfecting your hands with the hand sanitizers made available to the public, or by washing your hands. *** Procedural adjustments to avail of our services will also be carried out to minimize the need to personally appear at the Philippine Consulate. For…