President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has asserted the administration gives utmost priority to share accurate and timely information to the public regarding COVID-19.
Following the confirmation of the first case of COVID-19 in Maldives, President Solih convened an extraordinary session of the cabinet. During the cabinet session held shortly after the announcement confirming the identification of COVID-19 positive cases in the country, the president deliberated on immediate preventive measures being taken by relevant authorities to contain the spread of the disease.
Speaking at the session, the president reiterated the first order of action of the administration was to promptly share the news as part of the efforts to share accurate and timely information with the public. Furthermore, President Solih called on the ministers to act with perseverance and to guide the people to adhere to instructions provided through official channels, at this time of distress. The president also instructed cabinet members to continue to place preventive measures on safeguarding the people from the disease, on a timely manner.
Deliberations at the meeting also focused on preventive and safeguard measures to be placed upon possible future scenarios in case of an outbreak. Meanwhile, the ministers noted the importance of immediate measures such as restricting large public gatherings and taking measures to reduce government expenses. The cabinet also deliberated on special measures to overcome any economic repercussions that may arise due to the COVID-19.
The ministers also discussed on ensuring uninterrupted delivery of basic supplies to all regions of Maldives.