China News Service, September 23. According to the South American Overseas Chinese News Network, Guatemalan President Jamata was infected with the new crown virus recently, and there have been cases of congressional personnel infections.
As of September 21, a total of 10 congressmen and 17 staff members had been diagnosed.
The President of the Congress stated that all Congress members will be tested for the new crown virus as soon as possible.
According to reports, Alan Rodríguez, President of the Guatemalan Congress, said in a speech on September 21 that he would seek the help of the Ministry of Health to conduct nucleic acid tests on all members of Congress as soon as possible.
Earlier on September 14th, two lawmakers were infected with the new crown virus. Fortunately, they have returned home to recuperate in mild illness.
On September 15, Alan Rodriguez recovered from infection with the new crown and returned to work. That evening, lawmakers held a welcome dinner for him in the restaurant. After the dinner, 5 lawmakers were diagnosed.
On September 17, President Jamatah was tested positive for the new crown virus. Two days before, he had led parliament members to participate in Independence Day activities; on September 18, three more congressmen were diagnosed.
As of September 21, 10 members of Congress and 17 staff members have been infected with the virus, many of whom were recently diagnosed.
According to the report, in order to prevent the Congress from becoming an epidemic-prone area, the Congress decided to fully disinfect the building on September 22 and 23. The Congress plenary session on the 22nd was suspended for one day, but small meetings were still held.
Alicia Chang, vice chairman of the Guatemala Association of Infectious Diseases (AGEI), believes that many people have been infected with the new crown virus, which may be caused by a meeting.
She pointed out that as an authoritative organization, government agencies should set an example to the people, not gather together and keep a safe distance. “The most important thing is to keep information transparent and announce the virus infection route to the public in a timely manner. If it turns out to be the government’s mistake, then Admit it."