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17 of Sen. Gordon’s staff test positive for COVID-19
Senator Richard Gordon revealed that 17 of his staff members and security personnel have tested positive for COVID-19 and are currently in quarantine.
Additionally, 45 employees of the Philippine Red Cross, which Gordon chairs, also contracted the virus, primarily medical technicians.
Gordon expressed his fear of exposure due to his wife's immunocompromised condition.
He urged the public to respect the disease and stay home.
Prior to this announcement, the Senate had already reported at least 16 other employees and three senators testing positive for COVID-19.
Senator Gordon and his household had tested negative for the virus after initial testing but still opted for self-isolation.
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