Minister of Health Abdulla Ameen has revealed all necessary information regarding novel coronavirus have been provided to all hospitals in Maldives.
Health Minister Ameen stated efforts are underway to prepare the hospitals for a possible situation. Noting the global outbreak of novel coronavirus is a dangerous issue, the health minister said Maldives is following guidelines of World Health Organisation (WHO).
The minister said all hospitals have been provided with necessary information, adding managements of resorts and guesthouses have also been informed on the measures to be taken. He mentioned efforts are being exerted to bring more thermal cameras to Maldives, adding the health ministry will procure all equipment required such as face masks and sanitisers.