MANILA, Philippines — Work in the House of Representatives is suspended for nearly a month due to the intensifying threat of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Jose Luis Montales said that the work suspension would be from March 16 until April 12. “Those not on rotating skeletal workforce shall be allowed to work from home but are required to timely submit their assigned outputs using telecommunication and online technologies,” Montales said. Meanwhile, a House employee in the lower chamber’s Printing Service office tested positive for COVID-19. ADVERTISEMENTThe coronavirus pandemic has taken over daily lives around the globe, overwhelming hospitals, shuttering schools and offices.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer March 13, 2020 10:41 UTC