Tax office for employee infection Closed at the final tax return hall, etc.March 5, Osaka 12:15

Following the infection of a new coronavirus by a staff member of the Sakai Tax Office in Sakai City, Osaka, the Sakai Tax Office closed its tax return filing site on September 5 for disinfection.

The Osaka National Taxation Bureau on Tuesday night revealed that a female employee in her 60s, who is in charge of office work at the Sakai Tax Office, was infected with the new coronavirus.

As a result, the Sakai Tax Office closed the tax return filing site and general counters on the 5th for disinfection work and other purposes.

In the morning, a number of people came to the tax office for tax return preparation and consultation without knowing the closure, and staff members were busy responding.

A 42-year-old male employee said, "I'm sorry that I came to pay for the tax return and paid for it. I wanted more citizens to know it, but I'm sorry that I will start again."

Also, a 21-year-old male college student said, "I came to report my part-time job income, but I am in trouble because I need to apply for a scholarship from April. .

On the other hand, the Shimogyo Tax Office, Kyoto City, where a female employee's husband works, has also taken measures to close the general counter from 5th.

The Osaka National Taxation Bureau will disinfect and clean the government buildings of the two tax offices, and will also resume business as soon as possible after identifying the close contacts.