Currently at 9, level 10 may warrant a second lockdown: HEOC

Health Emergency Operations Centre (HEOC), on Tuesday night, announced that the Greater Male' area would likely be placed under lockdown for a second time should the COVID-19 alert level rise to 10.

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Senior member of the Technical Advisory Group (TAG) Dr Ahmed Shaheed speaking at a press briefing held by the National Emergency Operations Centre (HEOC). PHOTO: HEOC

Shahudha Mohamed

2020-08-26 12:01:27

Health Emergency Operations Centre (HEOC), on Tuesday night, announced that the Greater Male' area would likely be placed under lockdown for a second time should the COVID-19 alert level rise to 10.

At present, the COVID-19 alert level for Male' stands at level 9, just one notch below the HEOC's lockdown recommendation.

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