Maldives' public health emergency extended until June 29
This is the third extension of the state of public health emergency
Health Minister Abdulla Ameen
Despite the decision to ease the Covid-19 lockdown, Maldives has extended its state public health emergency.
The Ministry of Health announced that the public health emergency has been extended until June 29.
Noting that the country is still at risk of a Covid-19 spread, the ministry said that the decision to extend the public health emergency was reached upon the recommendations of the director general of public health, to pave way for the required precautionary measures in order to ensure the safety of the people.
This is the third extension of the state of public health emergency.
Health Minister Abdulla Ameen declared a 30-day nationwide state of health emergency on March 12, as advised by the Director General Maimoona Aboobakuru as per section 33 of the Public Health Act.
The declaration of the public health emergency allows the director general of public health to take the necessary precautionary measures for the safety of the people.
