General guidelines
- Movement permitted from 05 am to 11 pm (Greater Malé Region).
- Gatherings of over 30 people are not allowed in public places/spaces.
- No specific timings set for age groups, unlike previously.
- It is best not to go out unless necessary.
- Always maintain 3 feet distance with others if going out.
- Use of masks are mandatory for all closed spaces and public service areas.
- Wash your hands frequently with soap and water. Or sanitize your hands if hand washing is not possible.
- Cover your nose and mouth while coughing and sneezing.
- Stay home if you are feeling sick.
- If you having any symptoms of Covid-19 (fever, dry cough, headache, difficulty in breathing) visit a flu clinic immediately.
Not allowed in July
- For islands with Covid-19 confirmed or suspected cases, schools (including tuition classes) and day-care services for young children below 12 years.
- Sports academies and activities targeted for multiple children.
- Mass gathering, such as parties and rallies.
- Operation of guesthouses in islands with Covid-19 confirmed or suspected cases.
Transport
- To follow HPA guidelines on preventative measures when travelling during Covid-19.
- There will be no travel restrictions (transport and ferry services) between islands without confirmed or suspected cases of Covid-19.
- For an island with COVID-19 confirmed or suspected cases:
- Travel to Greater Malé Region from islands without confirmed Covid-19 cases is allowed.
- Current procedures must be followed while travelling from Malé to other islands and will be subjected to mandatory 14-days of home-quarantine.
Restaurants/café’s
- Dine-in services are allowed with new normal measures:
- Dine-in service will be open from 9 am to 10 pm.
- Delivery service will be open from 9 am till 11 pm.
- Restaurants/cafés should follow the guidelines set by HPA.
- Restaurants/cafés should display the maximum number of people allowed inside the premises.
- All customers and staff should wear masks while inside the premises.
Mosques
- The Ministry of Islamic Affairs will publish guidelines on holding congregational prayers in mosques in the Greater Malé Region.
- The Ministry of Islamic Affairs has provided guidelines pertinent to the measures that are to be observed in mosques.
Government Offices
- The President’s Office will announce the opening hours of Government Offices and Institutions.
- Offices to operate according to the Guideline on Workplace Safety set by HPA.
Private offices
- Private companies and offices to comply according to the Guideline on Workplace Safety set by HPA.
Banking services
- Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) and banks will be open from 9:30 am to 2 pm on July 1 and 2.
- Further dates will be announced by MMA and banks according to the Guideline provided by HPA.
Education
Islands with Covid-19 confirmed or suspected cases
- Schools will be open for key stage 4 and 5 (grades 9-12). (Schools and Ministry of Education will decide together on operational procedures):
- Although these students of these key stages are required to attend schools, they also have to participate in online Google and teleclasses.
- Each session will be conducted for 4 hours.
- Students have to attend school for 4 days every week.
- Staffs and students must wear masks while they are in school.
- Each entrance to the school must have arrangements for temperature monitoring.
- Assembly and other extra-curricular activities should not be conducted.
- Minimum 3 feet distancing should be practised at all times.
- Hand washing or hand sanitizing arrangements should be in place.
- Classrooms will be disinfected between sessions.
- Classes will be cleaned daily.
- During weekends, classrooms will be deep cleaned and disinfected.
- Although students from foundation stage to key stage 3 (pre-school to grade 8) do not have to attend school, online Google class and teleclass will be conducted for these students.
- SEN classes will start according to the Guideline provided by the Ministry of Education.
Islands without confirmed or suspected cases of Covid-19
- Schools will be open for key stages 1 to 5 (grades 1-12). (Schools and Ministry of Education will decide together on operational procedures).
Higher Education
- The Ministry of Higher Education will announce plans to reopen institutions.
- If teachers, student or staffs need to attend the institution, they have to comply with HPA guidelines.
- Minimum 3 feet distancing should be practised at all times.
Sports and recreation
- Ministry of Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment will announce guidelines for team sports on July 1.
Gym and fitness centres
- Gym and fitness centres will be opened for operations according to the guidelines set by HPA on How to operate Gyms and Fitness Centres.
Tourism
- Resorts:
- Resorts will be opened on July 15 onwards.
- All establishments must comply with the Guideline for restarting Tourism in the Maldives announced by the Ministry of Tourism.
- Guesthouses:
- Guesthouses will open on July for locals/residents in Covid-19 free islands.
- Guesthouses will be opened for tourists in August.
Airports - Domestic
- Airports will be open for travel between Covid-19 free islands.
- All staff and passengers must wear masks and practice a minimum of 3 feet distance between each other.
Airports - International
- Will open for international flights on July 15.
- All staff and passengers must wear masks and practice a minimum of 3 feet distance between each other.
- Airports will have to operate as per the Response Guidelines for the Points of Entry set by HPA.
Ports of Entry
- Ports of entry will continue to operate as per the Response Guidelines for the Points of Entry set by HPA.
Salons and Spas
- Salons, barbershops, and spas will be open as per HPA guidelines on July 1.
- All establishments must display the total number of customers allowed inside at any given time. All staff and customers must practice a minimum of 3 feet distancing between each other.