The presidential office says the hard work put in by the frontline staff and those who stayed home for the last 6 weeks allows for a gradual easing of lockdown measures, starting Friday, 29th of May.
In a tweet, the president’s office said that those who are permitted movement in the next phase must continue to follow the guidelines set by Health Protection Agency HPA.
Earlier, Health Minister Abdullah Ameen announced that authorities would ease some of the restrictive measures put in place to deter a massive outbreak of Covid-19.
Addressing the media, he had said that three people from each household would be allowed to go out for 2 hours twice a week. He also said individuals with valid permits would be allowed to enter more zones when the restrictive measures are relaxed.
He also said the measures would be eased in phases and the first phase would last two weeks starting the 29th of May.
Minister Ameen said more retail stores would be allowed to conduct businesses including bakeries, pharmacies, bookshops, hardware stores, etc.
Also, café restaurants would be allowed to make deliveries in the first two weeks while patrons can takeaway orders in three weeks time.
