Masha Midhath   01 April 2021 - 01:12 AM
The Spokesperson at the President’s Office Mohamed Mabrook Azeez has stated that Maldives will introduce travelling without quarantine, after the second dose of Covid-19 vaccine.

Speaking at the virtual press conference held at the President’s Office, Mabrook said that special considerations will be introduced for domestic transportations, after the second dose of Covid-19 vaccine. He also added that discussions were ongoing to impose similar considerations for ease on travel restrictions for international travelling.

On this note, he added that many countries are imposing special ease for travellers who have received two doses of Covid-19 vaccine, and with similar discussions being held in Maldives, decision will be shared once it's finalised.

Meanwhile, the Health Protection Agency (HPA) has announced to start the second dose of Covid-19 vaccination in the Maldives on Saturday.

Over 200,000 people has received the first dose of the India manufactured Covishield vaccine. In addition to Covishield, Chinese manufactured Sinopharm vaccine is currently being used in Maldives inoculation program.