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COVID-19 recoveries of increase to 104

The National Emergency Operations Center (NEOC) has announced that the total number of recoveries in the Maldives has increased to 104

Young businessman extends aid to several islands

Young local businessman Hassan Mamdhooh has extended his assistance to some islands, under a programme initiated to provide aid during the current public health crisis

Wallpapers of Maldives unveiled for Zoom

Maldives Media and Public Relations Company (MMPRC) has rolled out wallpapers showing the natural beauty of the Maldives

Lockdown could return if situation worsens, says President

Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, during a televised address to the nation, stated that the restrictive measures may have to be reinstated if the situation in the country reverted

President Solih says main airport, resorts could be opened soon

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, speaking in a televised address to the nation, has indicated that the main international airport of the country, Velana International Airport (VIA) could be reopened July for international travel

Parliamentarians push to ‘take the risk’ and reopen economy

Some parliamentarians, on Wednesday, pushed for the government to take the risk and reopen the Maldivian economy, warning that an extended lockdown was not a solution and could result in severe economic repercussions

COVID-19 cases rise to 1,186 with 43 new infections

Health Protection Agency (HPA), on Wednesday, announced 43 more people have tested positive for COVID-19

Nasheed calls on countries to reopen borders

Speaker of the Maldivian Parliament Mohamed Nasheed has called on larger nations to open their borders for small island nations

Daily COVID-19 stats: 12 new cases, 15 recoveries

The Maldives recorded 12 new positive cases of COVID-19 on Monday, bringing the total number of infections to 1106

Eid prayers to be performed at home, Maldives urges people

The Maldives Islamic Ministry on Monday urged people to perform the Eid al-Fitr prayer at home in the wake of the nationwide ban on mass prayers in mosques to curb the spread of COVID-19

Canada grants MVR1 million to support homeless, vulnerable in Maldives

Marking the first bilateral agreement signed at a virtual ceremony here, Canada on Monday extended CAD 100,000 (over MVR 1 million) to the Maldivian government to provide basic services to the homeless and vulnerable communities in the capital city impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic

23 police officers found positive for COVID-19 in Male

The Commissioner of Police Mohamed Hameed has confirmed that 23 police officials from the Maldives Police Service have tested positive for COVID-19

Newborn tests positive for COVID-19 in Maldives

A newborn, not even a month old, has tested positive for COVID-19

Indian Navy ship leaves Male for Kochi with 588 Indians

Indian Naval Ship Jalashwa left Male port in the Maldives for Kochi with 588 Indian citizens on Saturday morning. The exercise to bring back the citizens is part of phase two of operation Samudra Setu which is the repatriation of Indian nationals from foreign shores by sea

Maldives Covid-19 case count surpasses 1,000

The total number of Covid-19 cases in the Maldives has surpassed 1,000 with 38 additional cases reported on Friday