The government has held its first-ever virtual cabinet meeting amid the lockdown of Male’ Area following the rapid spread of Covid-19.
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and his cabinet discussed the Government’s plans to ease the temporary restrictive measures imposed in response to COVID-19.
In a statement, the President’s Office said that the President and cabinet members conferred on the planned actions to be taken by the relevant authorities with regard to easing restrictive measures in a safe and responsible manner and on the role each sectorial ministry would play as the country enters into a new normal phase.
The statement said that the President and cabinet member also acknowledged the efforts and expertise of the country’s healthcare professionals.
It said that they noted that the Government following the advice of health experts is what has helped avert a national healthcare disaster.
Also the President also acknowledged the tireless ongoing multi-agency efforts to contain the virus, and expressed his gratitude towards the members of the cabinet for their hard work.
1216 people have tested positive for Covid-19 in the Maldives with more than 100 recoveries now confirmed. 4 people have died of the global pandemic in the Maldives including three locals and a Bangladeshi national.
