Gatchalian pushes PCR-based testing for regular Senate workers
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian proposed PCR-based testing for senators and their staff who regularly report to work at the Senate building to ensure occupational safety.
On Monday, all senators and their staff attending the caucus and plenary session underwent rapid COVID-19 testing as per Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri's announcement.
At least 18 Senate employees and staff tested positive for antibodies in previous rapid tests conducted before resuming sessions on Monday.
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