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VP assures public of continuous aid despite work suspension
The Office of the Vice President (OVP) suspended its physical operations after four of its employees tested positive for COVID-19.
The suspension was announced by Vice President Leni Robredo's spokesperson, Barry Gutierrez, on Sunday, July 19.
Full disinfection procedures will be conducted in the OVP premises as part of health and safety protocols.
The first positive case was a staffer involved in the Vice President's COVID-19 response operations, prompting immediate testing for colleagues and fieldwork staff.
Vice President Robredo herself tested negative for the virus, as did three other staff members.
Despite the temporary suspension of physical operations, the OVP assured the public that its COVID-19 response and assistance efforts will continue through remote work.
The OVP has been providing support to frontliners, including personal protective equipment, housing, and transportation, since the beginning of the crisis.
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