The Members of Parliament (MPs) participating in the monsoon session of Parliament need to undergo the Novel Coronavirus or COVID-19 test.
Om Birla, the Speaker of the Parliament, on the 28th of August, conducted a preparatory meeting for the upcoming monsoon session. During the meeting Mr. Birla said, all lawmakers would have to undergo a COVID-19 test.
The COVID-19 test of the MPs would be done through RT-PCR tests, which involves taking a nasal/throat swab from a patient.
This year’s monsoon session is likely to begin from the 10th of September.
However, the length of the session is yet to be decided.
The monsoon session, which usually starts in mid of July was delayed due to the outbreak of the Novel Coronavirus or COVID-19.
According to the functionaries, the session is expected to be short but supported by unprecedented logistics and infrastructure arrangements, including ultraviolet germicidal irradiation in air-conditioning systems to kill or inactivate microorganisms, 10 display screens for live proceedings, earmarked seats for top leaders and special communication cables linking both Houses.
Stay tuned for further updates.
