A total of 207 establishments in the Maldives have been closed for safety guidelines violations over the past six days
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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Former Pres. Yameen cancels appeal hearing
An appeal hearing scheduled in the money laundering case of former President Abdulla Yameen has been canceled upon the request of the appellant
COVID-19: Numbers soar over 4000 with highest daily cases
Health Protection Agency (HPA) revealed that 215 individuals tested positive for COVID-19 in Maldives on Sunday, marking the highest number of daily positive cases recorded in the country till date
State revenue declines by 11.5 percent
Maldives' state revenue declined by 11.5 percent during the first quarter of 2020, state tax authority MIRA has said
Over 60 health care professionals have tested positive for COVID-19
Over 60 health care professionals have tested positive for COVID-19 thus far in the Maldives, authorities have revealed
Australia donates PPE worth MVR 1.8 million to the Maldives
The Australian government on July 28, donated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) worth over MVR 1.8 million to Maldives' COVID-19 response
Discussions on tightening measures against COVID-19 ongoing: Government
Discussions are ongoing to tighten restrictive measures as the number of COVID-19 cases are increasing in the atolls of the Maldives
Projection paints grim picture in August virus forecast
Approximately 170 daily cases of COVID-19 will be recorded in the Maldives in August, authorities warn
Maldivian fish exports drop by 12 percent
Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) revealed that fish exports had decreased by 12 percent in the first five months of 2020 compared to the same period last year
As sea swells recede, new islet rises in Addu
Following weeks of storm surges and sea swells across Maldives in mid-July, the people of southernmost Addu Atoll were excited to discover a newly formed islet this week
Mask-wearing may be made mandatory in the Maldives
Maldives Health Minister has stated that the government is considering making the use of masks when in public mandatory
Onset of a second wave; may need to reimpose restrictions: HEOC
The Health Emergency Operation Centre, HEOC has warned that the current surge in COVID-19 cases in Maldives may be the onset of a second wave of infections
COVID-19:137 new cases; health officials express concern
The Maldives on Tuesday recorded 137 positive cases of COVID-19
No open-ground Eid congregation this year, says government
The Islamic Ministry has announced that the EId-Al-Adha prayers will not be held in open grounds this year in capital Male’. Eid-Al-Adha this year falls on July 31, Friday
International aid vital for national resilience efforts: President Solih
The Maldives is in crucial need of foreign aid and cooperation to overcome the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the country’s president has said
