DURATION OF QUARANTINE If the person meets any one of the specified conditions below as may be applicable, the specified duration of quarantine will come to an end. For an individual who has completed the prescribed dose(s) of COVID-19 vaccination and completed 14 days, will have to undergo quarantine for a period of 10(ten) days…
Positive recovered travelers are required to present a valid PCR result prior to entry into the country. The sample for the PCR test must be taken not more than 96 hours prior to scheduled time of departure from the first port of embarkation enrouted to Maldives. This requirement is not mandatory for children below the…
With the authority vested with the Director General of Public Health under clause numbers 34 and 12 of the Public Health Act 7/2012, the isolation period of people positive for Covid-19 and the quarantine period for contacts of Covid-19 cases have been revised as follows from today. 1) Isolation period for positive cases of…
This is reference to (HPA)’s circular (IUL)23-L/452/2021/12 dated 26th December 2021 with guidance to international travellers including locals and foreigners. Following reports of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant spread in several countries and pursuant to the Public Health Act 7/2012 sections 3, 12 and 34, the following measures are to be implemented for travellers to the Maldives,…
This travel advisory is in reference to Health Protection Agency announcement number: (IUL)23-L/23/2021/306 Following reports of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant spread in Southern African countries and pursuant to the Public Health Act 7/2012 sections 3, 12 and 34, the Health Protection Agency imposes the following public health measures effective 0000 hrs (MVT) 28th November 2021 until…
Pursuant to the Health Protection Agency (HPA)’s circular (IUL)23-L/452/2021/9) dated 06 August 2021, ease in travel restrictions will apply effective from 1st September 2021, based on the following COVID-19 vaccination coverage and COVID-19 positivity rate in initial departing island and travel quarantine measures: 1. COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage At least 90% of the eligible resident population…
Island Date K. Maafushi 30-12-21 Ha. Ihavandhoo 31-12-21 Hdh. Nolhivaramfaru 09-01-22 Sh. Funadhoo 14-01-22 B. Dharavandhoo 14-01-22 Dh. Bandidhoo 14-01-22 L. Gan 14-01-22 Gdh. Gahdhoo 16-01-22 R. Ungoofaaru 16-01-22 Hdh. Hanimaadhoo 16-01-22 K. Guraidhoo 19-01-22 B. Eydhafushi 19-01-22 Ha. Dhidhdhoo 20-01-22 Th. Guraidhoo 21-01-22 B. Goidhoo 22-01-22 Lh. Kurendhoo 22-01-22 Hdh. Kulhudhuffushi 22-01-22 L. Dhanbidhoo…
Atoll Island Total Number of 12+ Living Population Fully vaccinated Number of 12+ Living Population Vaccinated Coverage of Total 12+ Living Population (%) HA Molhadhoo 178 175 98% HA Kela 846 820 97% HA Maarandhoo 489 460 94% HA Filladhoo 407 366 90% HA Uligam 324 295 91% HA Dhidhdhoo 2,130 2123 99% HA Utheem…
Pursuant to the Health Protection Agency (HPA)’s circular (IUL)23-L/452/2021/6) dated 21st July, 2021, the following measures and procedures are to be implemented when tourists traveling from abroad check-in at guesthouses on local islands, effective 26th July 2021 until further notice from HPA. All tourists should hold a valid negative PCR test result with a sample…
Pursuant to the Health Protection Agency (HPA)’s circular (IUL)23-L/452/2021/6) dated 22nd July, 2021, the following measures are to be implemented for locals and work-permit holders travelling to the Maldives, effective 23rd July 2021, until further notice from HPA. The individual(s) should hold a valid negative PCR test result with a sample taken at most 72…
