Weekly COVID-19 update: 13 – 19 May 2021
Cases are spreading like wild fire across the country, with the death toll above 100.
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Despite measures taken to prevent the spread of the virus, there has not been a decline in the number of positive cases reported in the country yet. According to Dr. Mohamed Ali, physician working at the forefront of the government's anti-COVID-19 initiative, cases are spreading across the country like wildfire, and while contact tracing is nearly impossible, health care workers are stretched to their limits.
Part of Indhira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH) and Hulhumale Hospital has been converted to COVID-19 care facilities, while diverting non-covid patients to other hospitals to help ease burden on health staff. With the number of cases on the rise, health officials are unable to reach every case of direct contacts and are taking longer to reach out to positive cases. Hence, all citizens are advised to self-isolate and complete the quarantine period as advised by Health Protection Agency (HPA).
Following are the latest updates on the COVID-19 timeline of Maldives.
19 May 2021
Numbers still high, death toll at 112.
- HPA reports 1,187 new cases. Death toll reported as 112.
- 18,843 active cases across the country.
18 May 2021
Amendment to restrictions imposed in Greater Malé Area
- All restrictive measures implemented in the Greater Malé Area will be extended by a week from 19 May, to expire on 25 May.
16 May 2021
Amendments to restrictions imposed in Addu City and Fuvahmulah City.
- Daily curfew from 1600 to 0400 hrs.
- Extension of restrictions up to 7 days from 13 May 2021.
Restrictive measures imposed in Ha. Dhidhdhoo and F. Feeali
- Daily curfew from 2100 to 0400hrs.
- Parties, events, and ceremonies to be halted.
- Ban on visiting households within the islands.
- Restrictions on gathering of more than 3 individuals.
- Closing of salons, gyms, and hairdressers.
- Closing all sports events and exercise programs.
- Adherence to HPA guidelines when providing taxi services.
- Adherence to HPA guidelines in the provision of services at shops.
- Universities, colleges, and schools to stop on-site classes and conduct online classes.
- Closing all hotels, cafés, and restaurants. This does not extend to delivery services.
15 May 2021
Extension of restrictive measures taken on 3rd May 2021.
- All restrictive measures imposed on 3 May 2021 will be extended for 14 days.
13 May 2021
Amendments to restrictions imposed in Addu City and Fuvahmulah City.
- Daily curfew from 1800 to 0400 hrs.
- Extension of restrictions up to 7 days from 13 May 2021.
Restrictions imposed in Gdh. Thinadhoo and F. Nilandhoo
- Daily curfew from 2100 to 0400hrs.
- Parties, events, and ceremonies to be halted.
- Ban on visiting households in the islands.
- Restrictions on gatherings of more than 3 individuals.
- Closing of salons, gyms, and hairdressers.
- Closing all sports events and exercise programs.
- Adherence to HPA guidelines when providing taxi services.
- Adherence to HPA guidelines in the provision of services at shops.
- Universities, colleges, and schools to stop on-site classes and conduct online classes.
- Closing all hotels, cafés, and restaurants. This does not extend to delivery services.
