Parliament staff test positive: Above 400 employees working in parliament have tested COVID positive during the surprise inspection conducted on 6-7 January,
The investigation was done in view of the sudden increase in new cases in the national capital.
according to sources, 65 staff members Rajya Sabha Secretariat, about 200 inches Lok Sabha Secretariat, And 133 Others working in Parliament have been found to be COVID positive during this period. period of 4 january To 8, In view of the situation, Rajya Sabha Chairman Venkaiah Naidu has issued guidelines.
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Restrictions on the presence of employees
The presence of officers and employees has been restricted in the Rajya Sabha Secretariat. according to new instructions, 50 Percentage of officers and employees below the rank of Under Secretary/Executive Officer will have to work from home by the end of this month. they make up for almost 65 Percentage of total employees.
Persons with disabilities and pregnant women are exempted from attending the office. All official meetings will be virtual. Rajya Sabha Chairman Venkaiah Naidu directed that all 13,00 Officers and staff members undergo COVID testing. In the event of infection, their health condition will be closely monitored and hospitalization and treatment will be provided if needed.
This comes when the cases of coronavirus are increasing with the increasing infection of COVID in the country. omicron Type.
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