BJD MP Raises Coronavirus Issues in Parliament, Suggests Steps Implemented by Odisha CM to Be Adopted

New Delhi: Biju Janata Dal MP Dr. Sasmit Patra today raised the issue of Coronavirus (COVID-19) menace in the Parliament and urged the Centre to adopt the measures implemented by Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik to prevent the spread of the killer virus in the State.

Raising the issue in the Rajya Sabha, the BJD MP placed six points on the Coronavirus, which has spread its tentacles across the country.

Dr. Patra suggested to the Parliament that it should undertake steps taken by Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik in bringing about social distancing measures as well as dedicated sensitization session for all MLAs in Odisha.

Similarly session should be done for the MPs in Parliament, the Rajya Sabha MP suggested.

He also suggested measures relating to sanitization of ATMs, increasing testing centers, providing more PP Suits for Doctors, screenings in domestic airport terminals (screenings are presently being done only in international terminals).

He also raised the issue of the economic impact of social distancing on daily wage earners and requested that the Government look at this nation-wide matter deeply.