Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, July 25) — The number of COVID-19 infections at the House of Representatives has climbed to 22, as a congressman, a consultant, and a staff writer tested positive for the coronavirus, Secretary General Jose Montales confirmed.
Montales said Saturday that the congressman who contracted the disease is asymptomatic and is now under home quarantine.
He added that the staff writer showed symptoms such as fever and colds, while the consultant also developed a fever but is now asymptomatic and is undergoing home isolation.
“Contract tracing is ongoing,” Montales said.
The lower house, where the president is expected to deliver his fifth State of the Nation Address, has already recorded three COVID-related deaths.
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