By the discretionary powers vested in the Minister of Health by Section 33 of the 7/2012 Public Health Act the Minister has declared a State of Public Health Emergency for a period of 30 days from 12th March 2020.
State of Public Health Emergency
By the discretionary powers vested in the Minister of Health by Section 33 of the 7/2012 Public Health Act the Minister has declared a State of Public Health Emergency for a period of 30 days from 12th March 2020.
Actions for Public for Level II - Yellow
- Listen to the advice of health authorities at all times
- Wash your hands regularly with soap and water or use a hand sanitizer
- If you have fever and cough, please stay at home and use a face mask
- When coughing and sneezing, cover your mouth and nose with flexed elbow or tissue – throw tissue immediately in to a bin and wash your hands
- Limit unnecessary visits to hospitals and if you are sick with fever and cough, avoid visiting others at hospitals
Public Health Risk Alert Levels
National | |
Level II | Yellow |
Kuredu Island Resort & Spa | |
Level III | Orange |
Temporary Restrictive Measures |
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Surveillance Summary
Confirmed Cases | 18 |
Recoveries | 13 |
Isolation Facilities | 17 |
Quarantine Facilities | 866 |
Situation
Global | ||
Confirmed787,010 | Deaths37,829 | Recovered166,214 |
Italy | ||
Confirmed101,739 | Deaths11,591 | Recovered14,620 |
Spain | ||
Confirmed87,956 | Deaths7,716 | Recovered16,780 |
China | ||
Confirmed82,240 | Deaths3,309 | Recovered76,196 |
US | ||
Confirmed164,610 | Deaths3,170 | Recovered5,945 |
France | ||
Confirmed45,170 | Deaths3,030 | Recovered7,964 |
WHO Risk Assessment
Global Level | Very High |
Global Status | Pandemic |
Clinics Dedicated for COVID-19
Flu Clinic – Senahiya, Malé |
Those with symptoms like fever, cough, sore throat or breathing difficulties but with no travel history within the last 14 days (Maldivians only).
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Travel Clinic – Behind Male' Hiya 2, Malé |
Those with symptoms like fever, cough, sore throat or breathing difficulties and with a travel history within the last 14 days; and those living in the same room / home.
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Expat Clinic – Next to Maldives Autism Centre, Hulhumalé |
Expatriates living in Maldives and having symptoms like fever, cough, sore throat or breathing difficulties.
Open on Friday: 14:00 -2200 |
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Additional Numbers
Families of those currently residing in quarantine and isolation facilities may contact these numbers to get updates on their status | 7223541
7290223 |
Saturday – Thursday: 09:00 – 23:00 Friday: 02:30 – 23:00 |
Ministry of Foreign Affairs | 7983400 | covid19foreign@gmail.com |
Ministry of Tourism | 7223131 | smu@tourism.gov.mv |
Legal | 3333460 | eoclegal@health.gov.mv |
Maldives police Service | 3035333 | neoc@police.gov.mv |
Hulhule’ Quarantine Facility | 9672767 | |
Fun Island Quarantine Facility | 9777426 | |
Biyadhu Quarantine Facility | 9555344 | |
Kuda Bandos Quarantine Facility | 7684940 | |
Velidhoo Isolation Facility | 9195719 | |
Holiday Island Resort Quarantine Facility | 7779167 | |
Dhiggiri Quarantine Facility | 7864363 | |
Royal Island Quarantine Facility | 9997816 |
Travel Restrictions to Maldives
No passengers originating from, transiting to or with a travel history of said country/province to be permitted into the Maldives. Maldivians and spouses of Maldivians who are foreign nationals will be allowed in but may be subject to quarantine measures.
Country | Effective Date |
China | Active from 04 February 2020 |
Iran | Active from 26 February 2020 |
South Korea (North and South Gyeongsang Provinces) | Active from 03 March 2020 |
Italy | Active from 08 March 2020 |
Bangladesh | Active from 24 March 2020 |
Germany (Bavaria, North Rhine-Westphalia and Baden-Württemberg) | Active from 15 March 2020 |
Spain (All provinces and regions) | Active from 15 March 2020 |
France (Île-de-France and Grand Est) | Active from 15 March 2020 |
Malaysia | Active from 17th March 2020 |
United Kingdom | Active from 19th March 2020 |
Sril-Lanka | Active from 21st March 2020 |