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Covid-19: Additional 104 confirmed cases and 130 recoveries

August 28, 2020, 08:00

Malé, Maldives — HPA confirmed additional 104 Covid-19 cases and 130 recoveries in Maldives over the past 24 hours. HPA disclosed that, between 6pm of August 26th, and 6pm of August 27th,… Continued

STO donates PCR machine to Police lab

August 27, 2020, 22:00

Male, Maldives - State Trading Organization (STO) has donated a PCR machine to Police lab. The machine was handed over to Maldives Police Service by the Managing Director of STO,… Continued

Testing capacity limited in GDh. Thinadhoo

August 27, 2020, 21:00

GDh. Thinadhoo, Maldives — On Wednesday, the Dr Abdul Samad Memorial Hospital in Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll has limited its capacity for testing Covid-19. Following the Health Protection Agency’s (HPA) advice, the… Continued

Maldives awarded as the ‘Dream Dive Destination’ for the 12th year in a row.

August 27, 2020, 20:00

Maldives is awarded as the 'Dream Dive Destination' for the 12th time in a row. On Wednesday, the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) announced to the nation that… Continued

Addu City Council prohibits “making” beaches without approval

August 27, 2020, 19:00

Addu City, Maldives - Addu City Council, on Thursday has announced that it is prohibited to "make beaches" or decorate any coastal area of the city with out the approval… Continued

Six individuals test positive from Hulhumale’ jail

August 27, 2020, 18:00

Male', Maldives - Maldives Correctional Services has revealed that 6 detainees in Hulhumale' jail have tested positive for Covid-19. The Institution revealed on Thursday that five expatriates who were detained… Continued

Covid-19: Situation worsening could impose a second lockdown in Maldives

August 27, 2020, 16:00

Male', Maldives – If the Covid-19 situation in Maldives worsens, a second lockdown could be imposed in Maldives, warns the Technical Advisory Group (TAG). The number of confirmed cases in Maldives… Continued

Action initiated against misconduct highlighted in audit report

August 27, 2020, 14:00

Male, Maldives - Tourism Minister, Dr. Abdullah Mausoom has revealed that action has been initiated against the misconduct highlighted in the audit report by the Auditor General's Office. Speaking on… Continued

Maafaru International airport installs border control system

August 27, 2020, 12:00

Maafaru, Maldives — The installation of the border control system in the International airport of Maafaru has finished. The emplyees of National Center for Information Technology (NCIET) has installed the border… Continued

Zaha failed as a minister, next step is clear: Speaker Nasheed

August 27, 2020, 11:35

Male', Maldives - Speaker of the Parliament, Mohamed Nasheed has expressed severe dissatisfaction regarding the performance of Fisheries Minister Zaha, and has signaled that he might be moving to remove… Continued