Authorities have discovered eight new cases of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the Maldives
Aeroflot increases frequency of flights operated between Maldives, Moscow
The frequency of Aeroflot flights operated between Russian capital, Moscow and the Maldives has been increased
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Maldives apologizes for "inadequate" accommodation provided for foreign workers
The National Emergency Operations Center (NEOC) has acknowledged that the quarantine facility in Vilivaru island is "not the most adequate location to accommodate humans”
Nine, including five Bangladeshi nationals, test positive as Indian medicines arrive
Nine persons, including five Bangladeshi nationals, tested positive of COVID19 in capital Male bringing the number of cases to 74 in the island city. The capital had seen the first positive case last Wednesday and has seen a spike of cases since then. Over 1400 people have been sent to quarantine to prevent the spread
Protect rights of migrants amidst pandemic: Transparency Maldives
The human rights watchdog, Transparency Maldives, has urged the Maldivian government to protect the rights of migrant workers as the capital faces a surge in virus cases
COVID-19 cases rise to 75
Maldives' Health Protection Agency (HPA) on Thursday announced that nine more people had tested positive for COVID-19 in Male, taking the total number of positive cases to 75 in the capital city. The archipelago has so far reported 95 COVID-19 cases
Maldives IMF deal to go to Board on April 22
A 29 million US dollar program for the Indian Ocean tourist paradise of Maldives will go to the board of the International Monetary Fund on April 22, 2020, as coronavirus hits many South Asian nations
Maldives President discusses COVID-19 situation with UN Secretary-General
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has discussed the ongoing situation regarding the spread of the global pandemic over the telephone with the United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres
Maldives prepares for nation-wide lockdown as cases spike
The Maldives is preparing for a full lockdown after several cases of local transmission of COVID-19 were identified in the capital city
Islamic State behind arson attack in Maldives?
This could be the first-ever attack carried out by the terror group Islamic State in the island nation of Maldives if the report is true. However, the police suspect a gang war
Over 150 Maldivians stranded in India repatriated
The government has repatriated 159 Maldivians, who were stranded in India for medical purposes
Over 98,000 people could test positive in Maldives
The National Emergency Operation Centre (NEOC) has warned that over 96,000 people may become infected with COVID-19 in the Maldives if the current stringent measures are not taken to contain the virus
24-hr lockdown in Male after local without travel history tests positive
The Maldivian government announced a 24-hour lockdown in the city after a local with no recent travel history tested positive for COVID-19
Maldives cabinet discusses COVID-19 impact
Maldives' cabinet discussed the economic and social impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the archipelago. The discussions were held at a meeting at the president’s official residence called Mulee’aage
Maldives expected to suffer most due to pandemic: World Bank
The Maldives' economy will be the worst hit as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Bank has announced
COVID-19 pandemic may cost Maldives airlines $507 mn
The Maldivian aviation industry will suffer a loss of US$ 507 million as a result of the global COVID-19 pandemic. This was revealed by the International Aviation Transport Association (IATA), a trade association of the world's airlines founded in 1945
