875 parliament staffers tested positive for Covid since the onset of third wave

At least 875 staff members in the Indian parliament have tested positive for Covid-19 since the onset of the third wave of the pandemic till January 20, PTI reported quoting sources. According to the report, ever since the third wave, triggered by the new Omicron variant of coronavirus has hit the nation, as many as 2,847 tests have been conducted in Parliament for the smooth conduct of the Budget Session of the parliament.