The Covid-19 task force in Kulhudhuffushi City has announced the decision to impose fines on violators of the city lockdown which was effective from Tuesday afternoon.

The city was placed under lockdown amid fears of a possible community spread and is effective from 12pm, Tuesday onward.

The lockdown is to remain in place for a 72-hour period, and is set to end at 12pm, Friday.

The City Council revealed that the lockdown comes under orders of the Health Protection Agency (HPA) following the risk of the disease spreading among the community and in light of the current situation in the city.

Under the lockdown, city residents are banned from leaving their households and will be fined between MVR 500 – 5,000 for doing so.

During this time, the residents have been urged to cooperate with authorities in their efforts to control and contain the spread of the disease, follow the instructions set by relevant authorities and do their part for the community.

Authorities earlier banned travel between all inhabited islands and declared a lockdown across the Greater Malé Region on 15 April, which is to remain until 30 April.