MANILA, Philippines — A member of Sen. Risa Hontiveros’ staff has been infected with COVID-19.
Atty. Jaye dela Cruz-Bekema, the chief legislative officer of Hontiveros, tested positive for the virus, five days after she suffered a miscarriage at 18 weeks on April 25, the senator said in a statement Sunday.
But Hontiveros said that Bekema had been under self-quarantine since the start of the enhanced community quarantine and has not been to the Senate since March 9.
“She is complying with all DOH (Department of Health) guidelines on home-based COVID management,” she said.
The senator said her office is doing all that they can to support Bekema and attend to her needs.