While the Maldives is to reopen its borders for international travel on July 15, President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih visited Velana International Airport to check on the operations, on Tuesday.

The president was accompanied by relevant cabinet ministers and institutional representatives.

Airport management briefed them on the measures in place to screen passengers for Covid-19 symptoms, as well as on their testing capacity, and protocols in place to ensure social distancing and good hygiene.

President Solih made the decision to reopen the country’s borders on July 15th, after consulting with his cabinet, health authorities and tourism stakeholders.

This is to be done with strict precautions, and health and safety protocols in place, to protect tourists and residents from Covid-19, with a new normal.

To ensure the safety of visitors and the public, the government prepared comprehensive safety measures to be enforced at ports and guest facilities.

President Solih announced plans to reopen borders and restart the tourism industry on July 15, at a press conference held on June 23.