Global Covid-19 cases exceed 1.5 million
Global cases of Covid-19 have exceeded 1.5 million today. So far a total of 1,524,375 infected and 88,965 dead, while 332,869 have recovered. Wuhan, China, the epicenter of the outbreak,… Continued
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Government offices and schools to remain closed for another week
The President of Maldives, Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has decided on keeping all government offices, schools, colleges and universities closed for another week. The President's Office announced that this decision has… Continued
Fire breaks out in Villivaru quarantine facility
A fire incident has been reported in the Villivaru quarantine facility in Kaafu Atoll. MNDF media official, Major General Ibrahim Azim confirmed that officers on site are currently attending to… Continued
China lifts 11 week lockdown from Wuhan
China has lifted the lockdown placed on Wuhan city, the epicenter of the pandemic Covid-19, and capital of Hubei province, after 76 days. With the highways, railways and airports opening… Continued
Foreigner positive for Covid-19 after returning from Maldives
A foreign individual has been reported to have tested positive for Covid-19 after returning from the Maldives. In a statement released by Health Protection Agency (HPA) of Maldives, the agency… Continued
Commissioner General of Customs passes away
Male', Maldives - Commissioner General of Customs of the Maldives, Mr. Ahmed Nooman has passed away on Tuesday. According to reports on various mainstream media outlets of the country, Nooman passed… Continued
300 register requesting to go back to Bangladesh
More than 300 undocumented Bangladeshi workers have registered in the Maldives, requesting to go back to their home country. Spokesperson for the national Covid-19 task force of Maldives, Mabrouq Azeez… Continued
Movement restriction lifted from 15 resorts and 9 safaris
The government of Maldives has lifted the temporary travel restrictions placed on 15 resorts and 9 safaris, on Sunday. In a press conference held on Sunday night, spokesperson for the… Continued
Resorts urged not to send staff on no-pay
Tourism Ministry of Maldives has strictly advised not to force any resort employees to no-pay leave. In a letter signed by the senior policy director Mohamed Hassan of the Ministry… Continued
49 quarantined individuals test negative for Covid-19 in Maldives
Health Protection Agency (HPA) has announced that 49 individuals quarantined at Fun Island Resort have tested negative for Covid-19 after being tested upon the completion of the 14 day quarantine… Continued
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