830 individuals awaiting travel to local islands placed under quarantine: Home minister

Minister of Home Affairs, Imran Abdulla revealed on Wednesday that a total of 830 individuals residing in islands, stranded in Malé due to COVID-19 lockdown measures, were currently in quarantine before being permitted to travel.

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830 individuals residing in islands, stranded in Malé due to COVID-19 lockdown measures, are currently placed in quarantine before they are authorized to travel back to their islands. PHOTO: TWITTER

Mariyam Malsa

2020-05-20 20:28:11

Minister of Home Affairs, Imran Abdulla revealed on Wednesday that a total of 830 individuals residing in islands, stranded in Malé due to COVID-19 lockdown measures, were currently in quarantine before being permitted to travel.

The minister made the announcement via a tweet, confirming that an additional 1,800 individuals who wish to return to their islands will be transferred to quarantine facilities before May 24.

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