COVID-19 Preparedness and Response Plan Maldives

The COVID-19 pandemic constitutes an unprecedented challenge with very severe health and socio- economic consequences. As of 30 June 2020, there have been 2366 confirmed cases and 9 deaths. 2040 infected have recovered. 309 active cases are being cared at isolation facilities. The Public Health Risk Alert level at national level is level 4 (Red) and at National Level 2 (Yellow). Male city lockdown was announced to respond to community transmission from 16 April and ease out measures have started in Phases. First phase Phase started from 29 May till 14 June and second phase from 15-30 June, 2020. Third phase ease down starts from 1 July 2020 with activities and actions need to be taken as per the new normal and ease out guidelines. Confirmed cases have also been found in Haa Alifu, Uligan, Haa Alifu Thakandhoo, Shaviyani Milandhoo, Shaviyani Narudhoo, Noonu Manadhoo and Kaafu Thulushoo island.