Third House of Representatives employee succumbs to COVID-19 | Inquirer News

Third House of Representatives employee succumbs to COVID-19

/ 10:28 AM July 23, 2020

House of Representatives. INQUIRER.net FILE PHOTO

House of Representatives. INQUIRER.net FILE PHOTO

MANILA, Philippines — An employee of the House of Representatives who recently tested positive for the coronavirus disease 2019  (COVID-19) has died, House Secretary General Jose Luis Montales confirmed Thursday.

Montales said the employee, who was assigned at the Bills & Index Service office of the lower chamber, passed away on Thursday morning.

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The 52-year old employee had been working from home since June 18, but went to their office last June 29 to submit some documents, Montales bared.

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“He was hospitalized last July 17 after experiencing some symptoms. On July 20, he tested positive for COVID-19,” Montales said in a statement.

Three House of Representatives employees have so far succumbed to COVID-19.

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As of posting, there are 18 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the lower chamber. 

Health protocols are being implemented at the House such as holding of online or hybrid hearings to ensure that social distancing is being practiced.

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