Maldives' capital under lockdown amid Covid-19 crisis

2020 Apr Thu 05:43
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Maldives' congested capital, Malé City, was placed under a 24-hour lockdown on Wednesday following the discovery of a positive Covid-19 case in the city. Two direct contacts of this patient has since tested positive as well, including a toddler (the child of the first confirmed patient in the city)
The lockdown was imposed in the entire city, including its suburban district Hulhumalé (pictured) and Villimalé. Photo: Mohamed Anil/RaajjeMV
Streets of Malé City empty early Thursday morning, following the lockdown placed on the city the previous day. Photo: Mohamed Anil/RaajjeMV
Streets of Malé City empty early Thursday morning, following the lockdown placed on the city the previous day. Photo: Mohamed Anil/RaajjeMV
Streets of Malé City empty early Thursday morning, following the lockdown placed on the city the previous day. Photo: Mohamed Anil/RaajjeMV
Streets of Malé City empty early Thursday morning, following the lockdown placed on the city the previous day. Photo: Mohamed Anil/RaajjeMV
The lockdown was imposed in the entire city, including its suburban district Hulhumalé (pictured) and Villimalé. Photo: Mohamed Anil/RaajjeMV
Streets of Malé City empty early Thursday morning, following the lockdown placed on the city the previous day. Photo: Mohamed Anil/RaajjeMV
Malé City was placed under a 24-hour lockdown on Wednesday, following the discovery of a Covid-19 case in the city. Photo: Mohamed Anil/RaajjeMV