National Boating Association of Maldives (NBAM) on Tuesday began facilitating PCR tests for guests on liveaboards.
According to NBAM, the organization will arrange for samples to be collected from select islands in Kaafu Atoll, Alif Dhaalu Atoll and Alif Alif Atoll for a fee of USD 100 per test.
However, tourists within the Greater Male' Region can collect their samples from the Hulhumale' lagoon and their dedicated quarantine rooms for a fee of USD 75.
No need to come back to Male’ for the test anymore. We are pleased to inform tht arrangements has been made to take PCR samples from Liveaboard Guests n collect it from K.Thulusdhoo,Himmafushi, Dhiffushi,Gulhi,Guraidhoo, Maafushi, ADh.Dhangenthi, Dhigurah and Aa.Ukulhas. #boating pic.twitter.com/s2iuSek5xs
— National Boating Association of Maldives (@boating_mv) November 16, 2020
NBAM have always worked for the best interest of the industry. Hence we are pleased to come to an agreement with service providers to have PCR Tests done for Liveaboard Guests who requires at the rate of US$ 75/- per test. pic.twitter.com/ayz27qXOHe
— National Boating Association of Maldives (@boating_mv) November 16, 2020
Liveaboards guests outside the central region can give out their samples from Thulusdhoo, Himmafushi, Dhiffushi, Gulhi, Guraidhoo and Maafushi in Kaafu Atoll, as well as Dhangethi in Alif Dhaalu Atoll, and Dhigurah and Ukulhas in Alif Alif Atoll.
While NBAM guarantees test results within 24 hours across the aforementioned atolls, those that collect their samples from the Greater Male' Region can receive their test results within 14 hours.
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