As many as five members of the Lok Sabha have tested positive for coronavirus ahead of the Monsoon Parliament Session beginning Monday.
There is is no official confirmation about the number of MPS who have tested positive, but it is learned that the numbers may go up to 15.
The MPs were asked to get their Covid-19 test done within 72 hours before the start of the Parliamentary Session at any hospital/laboratory authorised by the Government or at Parliament House Complex.
According to officials, all persons were informed about the test results and as it is a matter related to privacy, there would be no official announcement. Those who found positive were asked to undergo treatment.