Around 50 staff members at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) headquarters in Delhi tested positive for COVID-19, sources said on Wednesday.
"Around 50 people have been found positive for COVID-19 at the BJP headquarters including staff, BVG staff (engaged in cleaning and serving), security staff, and media co-head in-charge Sanjay Mayukh as per the testing done on Tuesday. All are in isolation and are adhering to COVID-19 protocols," sources told ANI.
According to the source, sanitization has been carried out at the Delhi office. Moreover, COVID-19 tests are being conducted on a regular basis adding that only people engaged in important activities related to the office are coming to the headquarters.
BJP National President Jagat Prakash Nadda also tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday.
"I got my COVID-19 test done after witnessing initial symptoms. My report has come positive. I am feeling fine now. On the advice of doctors, I have isolated myself. All those who have come in contact with me in the last few days are requested to get themselves tested," tweeted Nadda in Hindi.
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