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House takes a break in response to employees’ pleas, to resume session Monday
The House of Representatives has decided to suspend its session on August 12 due to a significant increase in coronavirus cases among its personnel.
The motion to suspend the session until August 17 was accepted without objections.
This decision was made following requests from House employees who are still required to physically report to work.
The suspension aims to allow for thorough disinfection of offices and facilities, and to provide employees a respite from concerns over rising COVID-19 cases.
Additionally, the break is intended to enable House committees to expedite the passage of bills crucial for the government's COVID-19 response.
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