President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has extended the duration of previously announced government office closure, from May 15 to 22.
The directive issued by the President’s Office stated despite the temporary closure of offices and directive for employees to work from home as necessary, all essential services would continue without interruption by allowing the required number of employees to attend their respective offices. The directive stated a minister or head of an office or institution should authorise any exemptions. Government offices are required to provide other public services online.
In his directive, President Solih reiterated the importance of adhering to the instructions of the Health Protection Agency (HPA) to control the spread of COVID-19. Regardless of the decision to close government offices, the period would not be declared as government holidays.