The government has decided to halt schools’ breakfast programme introduced by the present administration as a precautionary measure against COVID-19
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 lifts restrictions nationwide except Male'
Health Protection Agency (HPA) lifted the nationwide restrictions with the exception of capital Male' from June 15, which were imposed over the COVID-19 pandemic
Classes to resume for grade 9 and above in Maldives capital
Afghanistan's Ministry of Education, on Monday revealed that schools in the capital city of Male' would initially start teaching students in Grade 9 and above in July
Mosques in capital reopen with strict regulations in place
The mosques of the Greater Male' Area reopened its doors to the public on Sunday after two months
Tourists can enter Maldives without testing for COVID-19
The Health Protection Agency (HPA) has publicised draft guidelines permitting tourists to enter Maldives without presenting the results of a COVID-19 test
Schools, universities to reopen in July
The National Emergency Operation Centre (NEOC), on Thursday, announced that schools and universities would reopen within the month of July
Maldives commended on unbiased virus treatment
United Nation Human Rights Chief Michelle Bachelet stated that Maldives was included in the list of countries noted for the provision of COVID-19 related healthcare without discrimination based on nationality
No permits required from June 15 onwards
The Maldives government has announced that no permits will be required for movements from June 15 onwards
Hoarafushi airport project nears completion
Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) has stated that a major part of the airport construction work of the island, Ha. Hoarafushi has been completed
Pres dissolves Housing Ministry following resignation of minister
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Thursday dissolved the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development
UK travel firm confirms post-COVID tourism demand for Maldives
United Kingdom (UK)-based travel firm 'Kuoni' reported a significant uptick in the demand for 2021 travel bookings to Maldives, reflecting a view of the world post the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
World Bank grants USD12.8 mln for Maldives' income support plan
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved on Tuesday to extend USD 12.8 million for the 'COVID-19 Emergency Income Support Project', to support the Maldivian government to mitigate the economic impact of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic on poor and vulnerable individuals
Maldivians arriving from overseas to be placed in home quarantine
National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) has revealed Maldivians arriving from overseas will be placed in home quarantine from Wednesday onward
Maldives' central bank to resume some services
Central Bank, Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has planned to resume some of its services that were suspended in response to the COVID-19 pandemic
Authorities to conduct random sampling while easing lockdown
National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) revealed on Tuesday night that authorities will conduct random sampling in the upcoming weeks to determine the level of community spread while lockdown restrictions are lifted in phases
