398 Parliament personnel test positive for COVID-19
The Hindu
Out of these, 65 are from the Rajya Sabha secretariat, 200 from the Lok Sabha Secretariat and 133 belong to allied services.
In all, 398 personnel working at the Parliament tested positive for COVID-19 between January 4 and 8, sources said. The crucial Budget Session of Parliament begins in January last week.
Out of these, 65 are from the Rajya Sabha secretariat, 200 from the Lok Sabha Secretariat and 133 belong to allied services.
As a precautionary measure, the Rajya Sabha Secretariat has introduced a host of measures, including restricting the physical attendance of its staff. As per the latest directions, 50% of officials and staff below the rank of Under Secretary are required to work from home till end of the month. They constitute about 65% of the total employees.
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