HPA bans traveling from Malé to atolls for school holidays

As the end of the academic year is approaching, Health Protection Agency (HPA) has tightened the travel restrictions placed in order to control the spread of COVID-19.

HPA said travelling to administrative islands from the Greater Male' Area will only be allowed for essential purposes. In the announcement by HPA, it was stated that travelling to the islands for school holidays will not be considered as an "essential reason," and is therefore prohibited.