Monday, the Social Security Corporation (SSC) announced the suspension of operations in all its branches and departments starting Tuesday, March 9, until further notice.

The purpose of the suspension is to sterilize the branches' buildings in the interest of public safety and to preserve the health of all those who visit the branches.

The corporation indicated that its services are available electronically to establishments and individuals. All services that are not available online can be provided by calling the SSC call center at 1171.