Issues on public health and action to address the Covid-19 pandemic will be the focus of today's Parliament sitting.

According to the Order Paper uploaded onto Parliament's portal, the matter will be explained by Health Minister Dr Adham Baba, after which members of the House may seek clarification and give opinions on the issues before the minister.

Among the topics expected to be highlighted are measures to address the increase in cases, increasing the capacity at public health facilities, and on the welfare of health workers.

The special meeting of the third session of the 14th Parliament is set for five days, from yesterday (July 26) until July 29 and on Aug 2.

All 220 MPs, including those who have yet to be vaccinated, were allowed to attend the special sitting, which will be conducted in compliance with standard operating procedures to curb Covid-19, including requiring attendees to pass swab tests and wear face masks.

There are 222 seats in the Dewan Rakyat, but two have been left vacant after their representatives died.

- Bernama