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Defence Minister urges public to observe personal safety measures

Minister of Defence Mariya Ahmed Didi has urged the public to observe all personal safety measures at all times in the fight against COVID-19.

Speaking to PSM News, Defence Minister Mariya said it is crucial that each individual fulfills their personal responsibility by observing safety precautions at all times. She said the fight against COVID-19 can only be won through collective efforts of the whole nation.

As the minister in charge of the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) and the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Mariya assured the institutions will remain committed to ensure the safety of the public amid the pandemic. The defence minister noted the tireless efforts of the military personnel in implementing the measures imposed by the administration to curb the spread of COVID-19, and in assisting the public amid the lockdown imposed in the Greater Male' Region.