Senators Nancy Binay and JV Ejercito are the latest to test positive for COVID-19 in the Senate.
MANILA, Philippines – Senate President Jose Miguel “Migz” Zubiri announced on Friday, August 19, that the Senate building will be on “total lockdown” on Monday, August 22, to allow its full disinfection after several senators and Senate personnel tested positive for COVID-19.
“For this reason, there will be a total lockdown of our Senate building and all Senate employees shall work from home and need not report to the Senate on Monday . Senate sessions will resume on Tuesday ,” Zubiri added. Ejercito announced on Twitter early Friday morning that he tested positive for COVID-19, and that he was asymptomatic.
Tested positive for COVID-19 according to RT-PCR yesterday morning test, result of which was e-mailed late last night.Binay said in statement, “After more than two years of consciously observing all protocols to avoid the virus, it is unfortunate that yesterday , I tested positive for COVID-19.” –
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