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House records 11th confirmed COVID-19 case
The House of Representatives has recorded its 11th confirmed case of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) after another employee tested positive.
The latest infected individual is assigned to the House Committee on Justice and was last present at the office on June 24 to collect materials.
She had attended a brief meeting with colleagues prior to her last visit.
House Secretary General Jose Montales confirmed this as the 11th reported case.
This follows previous reports of other House employees, including one from the Internal Audit Department, testing positive for the virus.
Montales urged everyone to remain extra cautious due to increased risks with the easing of restrictions and the opening of the economy.
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