MANILA, Philippines — Nearly a hundred individuals in the House of Representatives have tested positive for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) following a mass testing conducted in the lower chamber.
House Secretary General Mark Llandro Mendoza said that out of the 2,000 lawmakers and employees who have so far participated in the mass testing efforts in the lower chamber since November 10, ninety-eight (98) have tested positive.
Mendoza said almost all COVID-19 positive cases were asymptomatic.
“All those who tested positive were directed to self-isolate to avoid passing the virus to others and immediate tracing of their close contacts was conducted,” Mendoza said in a stat…
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