Government offices will remain closed until May, 22, President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has decided.
The President earlier closed offices until May 15 due to a spike in COVID-19 infections in capital Male'. Extending the previously announced government office closure, the President's Office said all government offices in the Greater Malé Region are to remain closed until May 22 as a precautionary measure to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Despite the temporary closure of offices and directive for employees to work from home as necessary, all essential services would continue without interruption by allowing the required number of employees to attend their respective offices. A Minister or head of an office or institution should authorise any exemptions. In contrast, government offices would provide other public services online.
In his directive, President Solih reiterated the importance of adhering to the instructions of the Health Protection Agency (HPA) to control the spread of the coronavirus. Regardless of the decision to close government offices, the period would not be declared government holidays.
