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My chance of getting infected from Senate hearing was low –Gatchalian
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian believes he has a low chance of contracting COVID-19 after reviewing CCTV footage that showed no direct contact with a resource person who tested positive for the virus.
The footage indicated that Gatchalian and Senator Nancy Binay were not seen shaking hands or interacting with the infected individual during or after the hearing.
Both senators decided to self-quarantine and undergo testing as a precautionary measure.
Gatchalian noted that they were seated approximately five meters away from the resource person, further reducing the perceived risk of transmission.
Despite the low perceived risk, contact tracing is being conducted for all attendees of the March 5 education committee hearing.
Those seated closer to the resource person have not exhibited any symptoms of COVID-19.
Gatchalian is scheduled to be tested for COVID-19, with expected results within 48 hours.
Following this incident, Senate President Vicente Sotto III has implemented restrictive access measures for the Senate.
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