Over 5,000 requesting travel from Male': LGA

The Director General of Local Government Authority (LGA) Adam Shareef stated on Tuesday that over 5,000 people have registered at various institutions, requesting to return to their islands from capital city Male'.

Speaking at the press conference held at NEOC, Shareef said that many people are stuck in Male' unable to return due to lockdown. Most of these people came to Male' for a short trip to fulfil essential needs such as medical purposes and for businesses. Moreover, some individuals who were set to return to their islands after completing quarantine period in resorts are stranded in the capital as well.