House records 40th COVID-19 case

The House of Representatives reported its 40th case of COVID-19 after a congressional staff member tested positive on Monday.

This brings the total number of cases to 40, with three resulting in deaths.

On Sunday, two employees from Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano's office were confirmed as the 38th and 39th cases, while another case was reported on Saturday, bringing the total to 37.

The latest staff member last worked on March 11 and developed symptoms after caring for a family member who contracted COVID-19.

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