After almost a month of positive cases upto 200 per day, the current decrease in numbers is a positive response from the people following the Health Protection Agency (HPA)’s set guideline.
The decrease in number gives us hope amidst the pandemic. It is also proof, if we work together, following health professionals, we can make a positive impact towards reaching our goal.
Maldives announced a state of public health emergency on March 12, the first such declaration under the public health protection law. The public health emergency declaration allowed the government to introduce a series of unprecedented restrictive and social distancing measures, including stay-at-home orders in capital Male and its suburbs, a ban on inter-island transport and public gatherings across the country, and a nationwide closing of government offices, schools, colleges and universities.
Although the restrictions are now being eased, the HPA has set more guidelines to decrease further spreading of the virus in the greater Male’ area, which includes no vehicle after 8pm and curfew from 10pm onwards along with mandatory wearing of masks in public areas.
During a press conference, Dr Ahmed Shaheed stated that September 1st and 2nd week showed results of positive impacts on the guidelines set by the HPA but we have to work on maintaining the numbers lower. Addressing the current changes, Dr Ibrahim Afsal has said that although the decrease in numbers of positive cases is just a slight change, we have to continue to follow the guideline to avoid further worsening of the situation.
The guidelines set by the health professionals are preventive measures taken to live in the new normal and it is our responsibility to continue to trust and follow these guidelines to void further worsening of the situation.
The decrease in number gives us hope amidst the pandemic. It is also proof, if we work together, following health professionals, we can make a positive impact towards reaching our goal.
Maldives announced a state of public health emergency on March 12, the first such declaration under the public health protection law. The public health emergency declaration allowed the government to introduce a series of unprecedented restrictive and social distancing measures, including stay-at-home orders in capital Male and its suburbs, a ban on inter-island transport and public gatherings across the country, and a nationwide closing of government offices, schools, colleges and universities.
Although the restrictions are now being eased, the HPA has set more guidelines to decrease further spreading of the virus in the greater Male’ area, which includes no vehicle after 8pm and curfew from 10pm onwards along with mandatory wearing of masks in public areas.
During a press conference, Dr Ahmed Shaheed stated that September 1st and 2nd week showed results of positive impacts on the guidelines set by the HPA but we have to work on maintaining the numbers lower. Addressing the current changes, Dr Ibrahim Afsal has said that although the decrease in numbers of positive cases is just a slight change, we have to continue to follow the guideline to avoid further worsening of the situation.
The guidelines set by the health professionals are preventive measures taken to live in the new normal and it is our responsibility to continue to trust and follow these guidelines to void further worsening of the situation.
