Ministry of Education has affirmed there is no outbreak of COVID-19 in any of the schools in the Maldives.
In response to concerns from parents as some teachers and students have tested positive for COVID-19, the education ministry assured the public that there are no outbreaks in any of the schools. The ministry further said schools have established safety precautions and measures, adding it is inspecting schools to check if they adhere to the safety guidelines of the Health Protection Agency (HPA).
Schools in the Maldives have been permitted to open from July 1 after taking safety measures. Arrangements have been made in schools for proper disinfection and handwashing, while all individuals entering a school are required to wear masks. Additionally, all students and teachers have been instructed to wear masks at all times in schools. Classroom arrangements have also been changed to ensure social distancing can be practiced.
The education ministry stated schools have been instructed to report any individual with COVID-19 symptoms, adding it is continuously working to ensure all school environments are safe for students.