Covid-19 broke out at the Manhattan District Attorney’s office after a holiday party outside caused shortages and disruptions
In the DA’s office, the surge in Covid-19 cases “has caused significant staffing shortages, departmental disruptions, and other challenges,” Sard explained in his letter. , which the office shared with CNN.
It is unclear how many employees have tested positive, and a representative for the district attorney’s office would not elaborate on the impact of the outbreak.
Some active employees have experienced mild to moderate symptoms of Covid-19, the administrative assistant said.
Employees who test positive must be quarantined, and many affected department employees have been asked not to come into the office out of an abundance of caution, Sard said.
“The health and safety of our employees continues to be of paramount importance, and with this in mind, we are instructing all departments to cancel any vacations.” or social gathering somewhere until the end of the year”. the letter said.
The letter instructs employees to stay home and get tested if they feel unwell, as well as to follow protective measures such as wearing a mask indoors while at the office and getting booster vaccinations.
“We recommend getting the COVID-19 booster vaccine now if you haven’t already,” Sard said.
