<span style="color: #222222;">Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla today inspected the Parliament House Complex to take stock of the health-related safety measures in view of rise in the COVID-19 cases. Mr. Birla visited the COVID-19 testing facility set up in Parliament House Annexe for the Members of Parliament, Officers, and staff of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha Secretariats. While reviewing the testing and medical facilities, he directed officials to immediately address any requirements of Members and officials.<br />''<br />''He directed concerned officials to put in place all precautionary measures to check the pandemic and keep track of positive cases. He said that necessary arrangements for the 2022 Budget Session of Parliament are being made in order to facilitate the performance of the constitutional responsibilities of Members of Parliament. He directed officials to take special care of MPs above the age of sixty years. Mr. Birla said that the situation is under control and all steps are being taken to mitigate the impact of the pandemic.</span><br />