President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has extended the duration of the previously announced government office closure, from May 22 to 25, 2021.
As per the directive issued by the President’s Office on May 20, all government offices in the Greater Male’ Region will remain closed as a precautionary measure to curb the spread of COVID-19. 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.