The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has disclosed of some members of the House having tested positive for COVID-19.
“It is true as the Majority Leader has just stated that we are not safe. Even in the House, some members are afflicted by COVID-19,” Mr. Bagbin said on the Floor of the House on Friday, January 29, 2021.
He also urged the MPs to take the safety protocols seriously.
“When I was entering, I myself had to signal some members to respect the physical distancing protocols,” the Speaker noted.
A medical team has been screening MPs over the last few days but according to the Speaker, over 60 MPs have not subjected themselves to the test.
He said he would be compelled to make their names public if they continue to avoid the testing.
He had already expressed displeasure at the reluctance of some MPs to get tested.
He gave those who hadn’t tested a one-day ultimatum on January 26.
Testing of the MPs begun last week.
Parliament has already altered its normal proceedings by conducting its business in a tent situated at the forecourt of the house.
