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.
Last Updated Date: 18 March 2020 - 20:10
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 |
| - |
Surveillance Summary
| Confirmed Cases | 13 |
| Villivaru Quarantine | 25 |
| Farukolhu Isolation | 15 |
| Hulhulé Quarantine Facility | 57 |
Update on COVID-19 cases as of 18 March 2020 - 20:10
Situation
| Global | 214,915 Confirmed8,733 Deaths83,313 Recovered |
| China | 81,102 Confirmed3,241 Deaths69,755 Recovered |
| Outside China | 133,813 Confirmed5,492 Deaths13,558 Recovered |
Sourced from Johns Hopkins CSSE on 19 March 2020 02:16
WHO Risk Assessment
| Global Level | Very High |
| Global Status | Pandemic |
Sourced from WHO Situation Report on 19 March 2020 - 02:16
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 Sinamale 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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24/7 TOLL FREE
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 10 March 2020 – 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 |