Maldives has decided to strengthen restrictions in HA. Dhidhdoo and F. Feeali to curb the spread of COVID-19, including imposing curfews.
The restrictions were announced in an order signed by Director General of Public Health Maimoona Aboobakr released by Health Protection Agency (HPA) on Saturday night.
The curfew is from 21:00-04:00 hours.
The new restrictions:
Maldives has been experiencing a surge in COVID-19 infections in recent weeks – both in the capital and in residential islands outside the capital.
HPA’s decision to impose a curfew and additional restrictions in the two islands follow similar restrictions in the capital, and in several residential islands outside the capital - Lh. Naifaru, K. Maafushi, AA. Mathiveri, AA. Ukulhas, B. Eydhafushi, Fuvahmulah City, Addu City, GDh. Thinadhoo and F. Nilandhoo.