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Covid-19: Additional 178 confirmed cases and 122 recoveries

August 27, 2020, 08:00

Malé, Maldives — HPA has confirmed additional 178 positive cases and 122 recoveries in Maldives over the past 24 hours. HPA disclosed that, between 6pm of August 25, and 6pm of August… Continued

Media to join forces to increase awareness of Covid-19 in public

August 26, 2020, 22:00

Male, Maldives - The media industry, inclusive of broadcast, radio and online along with new media have decided to join hands in delivering content to the public to increase awareness… Continued

32 islands of Maldives with active cases of Covid-19

August 26, 2020, 21:00

Male, Maldives - Health Protection Agency (HPA) has announced the there are 32 islands apart from the Male' region with active cases of Covid-19. According to the latest statistics shared… Continued

High speed ferry service begins between Addu, Fuvahmulah and Huvadhoo

August 26, 2020, 20:30

Addu City, Maldives - Relax Ferry Service, a private company operating out of Addu City has begun high speed ferry services between Addu, Fuvahmulah and the islands of Huvadhoo atoll.… Continued

Bus service from the United Kingdom to India

August 26, 2020, 20:00

London, United Kingdom — New bus route to launch from the United Kingdom to India. The new bus is set to launch in 2021 and it will be traveling from London… Continued

Maumoon is in good health – Family

August 26, 2020, 18:00

Malé, Maldives — Maumoon’s family informs that the formerly president, Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, who tested positive for the virus is currently in good health. The Heritage Minister and daughter of Maumoon,… Continued

Cypriot ghost town to reopen for the first time since 1970s

August 26, 2020, 17:00

Istanbul, Turkey — The Cypriot ghost town in Northern Cyprus is set to reopen for the first time since 1970s. The derelict direct of Varosha, which was once a popular tourist… Continued

Delta Air Lines set to furlough nearly 2,000 pilots

August 26, 2020, 16:00

New York, United States — The Delta Airline is set to furlough 1,941 pilots in October due to the struggles airlines have been facing from the ongoing pandemic. The senior vice… Continued

Ministry did not steal: Health Minister Ameen

August 26, 2020, 14:00

Male', Maldives - Health Minister of Maldives Abdullah Ameen - who has voluntarily stepped aside from his duties as the Minister of Health, due to an audit report by the… Continued

Four additional PCR machines installed in IGMH

August 26, 2020, 11:00

Male', Maldives - Four additional Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) machines have been installed in Indhira Gandi Memorial Hospital (IGMH). The machines, which were installed by State Trading Organization (STO) are… Continued