LS Speaker positive

    22-Mar-2021
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NEW DELHI, Mar 21: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has tested positive for coronavirus, ANI reported on Sunday, citing a statement from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in Delhi.
Birla had tested positive for the infection on March 19. “He was admitted to AIIMS Covid Centre for observation on March 20th,” the statement said. “He is stable and all his parameters are normal.”
Birla had attended the second leg of the Budget session of the Parliament, which commenced from March 8.
Political leaders, including Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa and his Rajasthan counterpart Ashok Gehlot wished him a speedy recovery.
Several States are witnessing a second wave of coronavirus cases, which has led to fresh guidelines and restrictions.  Scroll.in