NWC reduces some operations at Marescaux Rd branch for deep cleaning

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NWC reduces some operations at Marescaux Rd branch for deep cleaning

The National Water Commission (NWC) is reporting that it has scaled back some of its operational activities at its Marescaux Road branch in St Andrew as part of COVID- 19 precautionary measures. The NWC says the building is undergoing deep...

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

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