Local guest houses reopened today, after shutting down the businesses for 212 days due to the covid-19 pandemic.
The Tourism Ministry has stated recently that 16 guest houses have been given permits to reopen out of the 22 guest houses which applied for the permit. Tourism Ministry has said that the permits are given upon following the set guidelines in its Standard Operating Procedures.
The Ministry has also stated that there will be no issues if the health and safety guidelines are being followed.
Permitted 16 guest houses are in 9 islands. These include; K. Huraa, K. Maafushi, A.A MAthiveri, V. Thinadhoo, V Fulidhoo, Th. Gaadhiffushi, N. Foddhoo, Sh. Narudhoo, and H.Dh Hanimaadhoo.
Meanwhile, the Health Protection Agency (HPA) has said that a special permit will be required to travel to these islands, and wearing masks in public areas will be mandatory, following the re-opening of guest houses in these Islands.
The Tourism Ministry has stated recently that 16 guest houses have been given permits to reopen out of the 22 guest houses which applied for the permit. Tourism Ministry has said that the permits are given upon following the set guidelines in its Standard Operating Procedures.
The Ministry has also stated that there will be no issues if the health and safety guidelines are being followed.
Permitted 16 guest houses are in 9 islands. These include; K. Huraa, K. Maafushi, A.A MAthiveri, V. Thinadhoo, V Fulidhoo, Th. Gaadhiffushi, N. Foddhoo, Sh. Narudhoo, and H.Dh Hanimaadhoo.
Meanwhile, the Health Protection Agency (HPA) has said that a special permit will be required to travel to these islands, and wearing masks in public areas will be mandatory, following the re-opening of guest houses in these Islands.
