President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has extended the closure of the government offices until May 28.
According to the President’s Office, the step was taken to ensure compliance with the Health Protection Agency’s (HPA’s) orders to extend the full lockdown of the Greater Male’ Region (Male', Hulhumale' and Villimale) for an additional 14 days. During this time, general members of the public within the Greater Male’ Region may not leave their homes or drive vehicles. Further, public transport services will remain temporarily halted throughout Male’, Hulhumale’ and Villimale’.
Despite the temporary closure of government offices during this period, the provision of all essential services to the public will continue without interruption.
These essential services include health care providers, pharmacies, water, electricity and sewerage services, MNDF and Police services, social protection services, waste management services, meteorological services, banking services, judiciary services and telecommunication and internet services among others.
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih
