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COVID-19 cases in House of Representatives reach 79

(Eagle News) — COVID-19 cases in the House of Representatives rose to 79 after a new case was reported on Wednesday, Sept. 23. House Secretary-General Jose Luis Montales said the new case was an employee from the Protocol and Special Affairs Service. The employee, who developed symptoms after exposure to his mother, a COVID-19 patient, last reported for work on Sept. 10. Earlier, Montales urged House employees to only report for work physically if absolutely […]

COVID-19 cases in House of Representatives rise to 71

(Eagle News) — COVID-19 cases in the House of Representatives rose to 71 after a consultant tested positive for the respiratory disease. House Secretary General Jose Luis Montales said the consultant, who was not identified, last went to the House on Aug. 24 and 25. “He got tested after  experiencing itchy throat, body malaise, nasal congestion with colds, and loss of smell and taste,” Montales said. Montales earlier said employees should only report to work […]