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COVID-19 Updates for 23rd May

COVID-19 Updates for 23rd May

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Maldives has reported 1,274 confirmed cases of COVID-19, with 1,161 active cases, 109 recoveries, and 4 fatalities. Here are the latest updates on COVID-19 Announcements by HPA Additional 58 cases of COVID-19 have been reported by HPA. A total of 239 frontline workers have tested positive for COVID-19. All samples taken from N.Manadhoo have tested […]

COVID-19 Updates for 22nd May

COVID-19 Updates for 22nd May

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Maldives has reported 1,216 confirmed cases of COVID-19, with 1,108 active case, 104 recoveries, and 4 fatalities. Here are the latest updates on COVID-19 Announcements by HPA 80-year-old COVID-19 patient from the island of N. Manadhoo has passed away, a few days after recovering from the virus. Lockdown order imposed on the northern city of […]

Dhiraagu supports MATATO-NBAM’s Food Support Programme continuing this Ramadan and Fitr Eid

Dhiraagu supports MATATO-NBAM’s Food Support Programme continuing this Ramadan and Fitr Eid

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Dhiraagu has announced that they will be supporting the Food Support Programme by the Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) and the National Boating Association of Maldives (NBAM). The Food Support Programme which commenced few days prior to the beginning of Ramadan will continue to provide meal packages throughout the holy month […]

COVID-19 Updates for 21st May

COVID-19 Updates for 21st May

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Maldives has reported 1,216 cases of COVID-19, with 1,121 active cases, 91 recoveries, and 4 fatalities. Here are the latest updates on COVID-19 Announcements by HPA Additional 30 cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed by HPA. Taza Water company halts operations after 6 employees tests positive for COVID-19. Immigration grants exempt visa overstay fine Exemption […]

Japan Gives a Grant Aid of MVR 68.7 million to the Maldives

Japan Gives a Grant Aid of MVR 68.7 million to the Maldives

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Government of Japan provides a grant aid of 500,000,000 Japanese yen (MVR 68,750,000*) to the Maldives for further promoting the economic and social development in the country. The Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdulla Shahid and the Ambassador of Japan to the Maldives Yanai Keiko signed the Exchange of Notes relating to the grant aid, at […]

The Maldives to collaborate with Japan and UNDP in COVID-19 recovery

The Maldives to collaborate with Japan and UNDP in COVID-19 recovery

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The Government of Maldives today received a grant aid package from the Government of Japan aimed at assisting the country overcome the present challenges that are in place due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and to help the Maldives gear up towards recovery. The grant aid package amounts to MVR 21,740,400 and will benefit the […]

Velaa Donates Masks and Gloves to N. Atoll

Velaa Donates Masks and Gloves to N. Atoll

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All islands of N. Atoll have been provided with protective equipment such as masks and gloves by Velaa Private Island. As part of the Velaa Private Island’s efforts to curb the spread of the virus, they have donated 20,000 gloves and masks to 13 different islands in the atoll. The donations were provided to the […]

K Park Residence Donates Protective Equipment to 12 Islands

K Park Residence Donates Protective Equipment to 12 Islands

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Protective equipment such as masks, sanitizers, and gloves have been donated to 12 islands by K Park Residence owner Hassan Mamdhooh (Mandey). Hassan Mamdhooh has donated protective equipment to L. Fonadhoo, L. Gan, L. Maavah, L. Hithadhoo, L. Maabiadhoo, L. Dhanbidhoo, V. Keyodhoo, Th. Vilufushi, N. Maafaru, and to “Visit Laam”. In addition to that, […]

COVID-19 Updates For 20th May

COVID-19 Updates For 20th May

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Maldives has reported 1,143 confirmed cases of COVID-19, with 1,048 active cases, 91 recoveries, 4 deaths. Here are the latest updates on COVID-19 Announcements by HPA Additional 43 cases of COVID-19 have been reported by HPA. 99 out of the 105 senior citizens tested negative for COVID-19, Mabrook revealed. 146 random samples taken in  K. […]