Tourism Minister: This is the most dangerous phase of virus

Tourism Minister Ali Waheed said that the Maldives was on the most dangerous phase of the pandemic virus COVID-19, for which the government was fully prepared for.

As the number of cases in the Maldives keeps on increasing, Minister Ali Waheed reminded that the country had successfully held on to the first phase of the virus for nearly three months. However, the situation has now completely changed, said the Minister.

“This is the phase 2. It is the most dangerous (phase) and comes with a surge. The number of cases would likely increase in the next few days.” Said the Minister.

This was something the front line staff were well aware of and prepared for as it had been documented and witnessed in other countries, said the Minister who added that work was being done to secure the guesthouses in Male’ City to provide a safe environment for the front line staff.

The Minister reiterated the importance of following the instructions of the authorities to overcome the situation and affirmed that the government was fully prepared for more cases that will have to be placed in isolation.