Maldives’ Health Protection Agency (HPA) has stated that the restrictions imposed in the capital Male’ region cannot be lifted in the current situation.

Authorities imposed several restrictions after a spike in COVID-19 cases last August. A vehicle ban between 8:00pm to 5:00am as well as a curfew between 10:00pm to 5:00am are currently in effect. Changes were also brought to operation hours of cafes, hotels and restaurants.

Last August, the number of daily cases recorded were above 100, with 3,900 people testing positive during the month. 12 deaths were recorded in August. However, after restrictions were further strengthened, the number of daily cases have fallen below 100, with a three-digit figure recorded only once during September.

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