Health Emergency Operations Centre (HEOC) has revealed over 1,800 individuals have been fined for violating the guidelines published by the Health Protection Agency (HPA).
Speaking at a news conference held at the HEOC, Epidemiologist of Health Protection Agency (HPA), Dr. Ibrahim Afzal said a total of 41 individuals were fined and 21 individuals were cautioned during the past 24 hours. Dr. Afzal said a total of 1,884 people have been fined this month thus far, with an additional 2,444 people getting a caution from the police.
HPA has revised its guidelines following a surge of COVID-19 cases in the country. In this regard, a curfew has been set in the Greater Male’ Region from 2200hrs until 0500hrs, while wearing masks in public has been made mandatory. In addition, a vehicle ban has now been introduced from 2000hrs to 0500hrs.
Maldives Police Service has increased monitoring of compliance to HPA guidelines in order to control the spread of COVID-19. Individuals who violate the guidelines on multiple occasions are fined USD 65.