KUALA LUMPUR (July 29): A total of 56 Covid-19 positive cases were detected in Parliament as of yesterday (July 28), according to Health director-general (D-G) Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.

The positive cases were identified from 2,093 individuals tested in the period of July 21 to 25, 2021, he said in a statement.

Out of the 56 cases, two were members of the parliament, six were escort officers while the remaining were 48 officers from various government agencies.

“According to investigations and risk assessments, the positive cases do not have epidemiological correlations with one another,” said Dr Noor Hisham.

According to him, 39 cases or 69.6% of the overall positive cases were unvaccinated and have yet to receive two-dose vaccinations.

“Individuals who are confirmed positive [for Covid-19] are not allowed to attend the Parliament session. They have been isolated and instructed to undergo Home Surveillance Order (HSO) including their close contacts as well, the day before the parliament special session begins.

“Investigations are still ongoing to detect close contacts of these positive cases.

“Up to July 28, four close contacts have been confirmed positive for Covid-19,” said Dr Noor Hisham.

After taking into account the current Covid-19 situation in the country, the Health Ministry has recommended limiting the number of physical attendances in Parliament as well as shortening the duration of the session.

“This matter has been proposed by the Chief Director of Health during the Coordination Meeting for Matters Relating to Special Meetings for the Dewan Rakyat following the Covid-19 outbreak on July 26, 2021 at 8pm,” said the Health D-G.

Meanwhile, it was reported that the special five-day sitting of Dewan Rakyat slated to end on Aug 2 will not be extended, according to Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law) Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan.

Bernama quoted Takiyuddin as saying that the sitting will also finish at 5.30pm in accordance with Standing Order 12(1) of Dewan Rakyat.

The special sitting of Dewan Rakyat is set to take place for five days from July 26 to 29 and on Aug 2, while the special sitting for the Senate is slated for three days from Aug 3 to 5.

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