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Active COVID-19 cases in House of Representatives now at 33 —Sec. Gen.
The House of Representatives is continuing its sessions despite having 33 active COVID-19 cases among its staff and members as of March 18, 2021.
House Secretary General Mark Llandro Mendoza confirmed the updated number of cases, stating they are waiting for the medical clearance of seven recovered patients.
Mendoza clarified that the infections do not include lawmakers who were tested outside the House premises.
The House has been placed on a four-day lockdown from March 18 to March 21 as a precautionary measure.
House Speaker Lord Allan Velasco stated that members and employees will still have access to committee meetings and hearings via online platforms.
This measure is in place as the Philippines experiences a surge in COVID-19 cases, leading to the reimposition of stricter quarantine measures in Metro Manila.
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