The State Trading Organisation (STO) has begun transporting staple food and other essentials to the atolls.
According to STO, during the current COVID-19 pandemic, its highest priority is to ensure the food security of the citizens. Hence, they have been sending staple food items, onions, eggs, and potatoes to the islands to avoid food shortages due to lockdowns.
The company said islands such as B. Eydhafushi, HDh. Kulhudhuffushi, and southrnmost Addu city has received an ample amount of supplies, and shipments are being loaded on boats to be delivered to other islands.
While the capital Male’ region has been placed in lockdown as a measure to curb the spread of COVID-19, STO has established 24-hour delivery service and online shopping for the customers.
STO loading staple food items to a pick-up
