House COVID-19 cases rise to 34

The number of COVID-19 cases at the House of Representatives has climbed to 34 after three more employees tested positive.

One of the new cases is a security staff member who tested positive through rapid and RT-PCR tests conducted as part of the SONA screening protocol.

This staff member had helped secure the Plenary Hall on July 21 and 23 prior to the SONA.

Another new case is an employee from the Administrative Department who experienced throat discomfort and tested positive.

The third new case is an employee from the Engineering Department who also tested positive.

The House of Representatives previously reported 31 cases, including three employees who died from the disease and three congressmen.

House Secretary General Jose Luis Montales stated that contact tracing is ongoing and urged everyone to remain vigilant.