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Covid-19: Additional 119 confirmed cases and 109 recoveries

August 24, 2020, 08:00

Malé, Maldives — HPA confirmed additional 119 Covid-19 cases and 109 recoveries in Maldives over the past 24 hours. HPA disclosed that, between 6pm of August 22, and 6pm of August 23, additional… Continued

Addu records 5th Covid-19 case

August 24, 2020, 07:00

Addu City, Maldives - Health Emergency Operation Center (HEOC) has revealed that a 24 year old male has tested positive for Covid-19 in Addu City. The individual, who completed a… Continued

Mass rally held in Minsk by Belarus opposition despite ban

August 23, 2020, 22:00

Minsk, Belarus — The opposition party in Belarus holds a mass rally despite ban. It has been just two weeks since after the disputed election gave President Alexander Lukashenko another term in… Continued

India expects to develop Covid-19 vaccine by the end of 2020

August 23, 2020, 20:00

New Delhi, India — Health Minister of India says that the country expects a Covid-19 vaccine to be developed by the end of the year. The country surpassed 3 million confirmed… Continued

Ooredoo Atoll Run – more than 3000 registrations so far

August 23, 2020, 18:00

Male, Maldives - Ooredoo has announced that more than 3000 runners have registered to run at the Ooredoo Atoll Run. The first ever virtual run, Ooredoo Atoll Run will be… Continued

Restaurant owners protest over HPA decision

August 23, 2020, 17:00

Male', Maldives - Restaurant owners based in Male' have taken to the streets to protest against the latest decision of Health Protection Agency (HPA) as an effort to curb the… Continued

More than 800 fined for failing to wear masks

August 23, 2020, 16:00

Male', Maldives - Health Emergency Operation Center (HEOC) has revealed that 884 individuals have been fined for not complying with the mandatory regulation of wearing masks when out in public… Continued

TikTok takes legal action against Trump over ban

August 23, 2020, 15:00

Washington, D.C, United States — The Chinese famous app TikTok is set to take legal action against the US president, Trump over the ban. The exhibit order of Mr Trump prohibits… Continued

Special HPA regulation compliance inspection to be held in Male’

August 23, 2020, 14:00

Male', Maldives - Health Protection Agency (HPA) has announced that a special compliance inspection will be held in the Male' region in an approach to ensure compliance to safety regulations… Continued

World’s oldest man dies at the age of 116

August 23, 2020, 12:00

Cape Town, South Africa — A South African man who was considered to be the oldest man in the world has passed away at the age of 116. The identity… Continued