Authorities have shorted the duration of the curfew imposed on the Greater Male' Region.
A curfew from 4:00 pm to 04:00 am has been in effect in the Greater Male' Region for the past three weeks after an alarming surge in COVID-19 infections. Special permits issued by the police were required to step out during non-curfew hours.
While the daily number of cases has fallen from above 1,000 to below 300, authorities have decided to lighten some of the restrictions which are in effect. In this regard, the duration of the curfew will be shortened and will be in place from 4:00 pm until 04:00 am from Wednesday onwards. Individuals who wish to exercise will be allowed to exercise outdoors between 04:00 am and 08:00 am and will not require special permits to do so. Local mosques will also be reopened for individual worshippers.
Although authorities have granted some eases, a permit will still be required to be outside during non-curfew hours. No changes were brought to the operational hours of shops, cafe's, hotels and restaurants. Such establishments can stay open for takeaway service until 4:00 pm and may offer delivery services until 12:00 am.
