MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives on Sunday reported its 60th case of the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) which involved a Congressional staffer. He developed symptoms and got tested in the province,” House Secretary General Jose Luis Montales told reporters in a text message. ADVERTISEMENTThe latest COVID-19 case at the House also increased the active COVID-19 cases in the lower chamber to 14, Montales said. On Saturday, the House recorded 57 total cases of COVID-19 but later clarified that the total count was at 59. As of Aug. 29, Saturday, a total of 213,131 cases of coronavirus disease were reported nationwide.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer August 30, 2020 03:48 UTC