After 60 days, the island nation Maldives has allowed tourists from India and other South Asian countries to return to the archipelago. Starting July 15th, travelers can once again visit stand-alone resorts and islands in the country. The announcement was made by Maldivian President Ibrahim Solih, subject to an assessment of the Covid-19 situation in each country, as per reportw
Solih, in a public statement on Tuesday, said that the primary objective of his government is to restart the country's economy amid the extended lockdown restrictions necessitated by the third wave of the pandemic that peaked in May, the reports added.
Solih said that the ongoing curfew hours would be reduced to 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. starting from Thursday. All categories of businesses, including restaurants, gyms and salons, will be permitted to resume operations during non-curfew hours, he said. Requirements for residents to carry a special pass while travelling during non-curfew hours will be stopped. Mosques will be allowed to resume services under social distancing guidelines. Individuals who have contracted and recovered from Covid-19 will be allowed to travel among islands without the need for mandatory quarantine.
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