Parliament still targeting for regular sittings in Majlis

The Secretariat of the Parliament has said that it is still targeting to conduct sessions in the parliamentary building after an employee tested positive for COVID-19.

The Maldivian Parliament was closed for decontamination after a member of the maintenance staff at the legislative house tested positive for COVID-19. The Parliament's offices temporarily closed as officials work on decontamination and contact tracing to identify other people who may have been exposed to the virus through the employee.

“Steps for such an anticipated situation were taken in advance. It is a target to conduct the work of the parliament in the Majlis building, after undertaking the necessary measures,”

“Speaker of the Parliament Mohamed Nasheed prioritizes the importance of conducting the work of the parliament, with strengthened safety measures.” read a statement issued by the parliament.

The Parliament had switched to virtual sittings in late March, but decided to discontinue its virtual sittings and resumed regular sittings with masks and social distancing measures on May 26. Committee meetings were recommenced at the Parliament two weeks later on June 8.