Senate and House on lockdown until January 16MANILA, Philippines (Updated 4:34 p.m.) — The House of Representatives will remain on lockdown until next week amid increasing COVID-19 cases in Metro Manila and nearby provinces, Speaker Lord Allan Velasco (Marinduque) said Friday. Related Stories Omicron fears prompt House lockdownThe House has been on lockdown since January 4. With the extension of House lockdown, work will resume on January 17, Velasco said. Velasco also said House Secretary Mark Llandro Mendoza was already instructed to ensure strict implementation of the lockdown. Senate goes on lockdownSenate President Tito Sotto III on Friday afternoon said the chamber will also go on lockdown next week, until January 16 after 46 employees tested positive for COVID-19.

Source: Philippine Star January 07, 2022 09:48 UTC