A good 165 days have passed since the first case of COVID-19 was detected in the Maldives. The number of cases increased from March 7 until late June, after which the figures began to slowly decline. At this point, authorities relaxed several precautionary measures taken in response to the pandemic.

However, the situation began to worsen within a month, and over 100 positive cases in a day became a norm. The number exceeded the 200-mark, after which some measures were reimposed.

A curfew has been in place since August 7 where the public are not allowed to leave their homes between 10:00pm and 05:00am. The use of masks have been made mandatory when out in public. Stricter measures are in place at shops and restaurants and other service providers.

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