Vice President Faisal Naseem has praised the efforts of the local media to spread awareness on the measures to control the spread of COVID-19.
The vice president made the remarks in a meeting held with officials from local media channels at the Health Emergency Operation Centre (HEOC). During the meeting, he acknowledged and appreciated their efforts to assist authorities in spreading awareness among the public regarding measures to control the spread of COVID-19 in the Maldives.
The vice president emphasised his gratitude for the local media's tireless efforts to portray an accurate picture of the disease's health-risks within the country to local and international audiences. He also acknowledged that the frequent advice of Health Protection Agency (HPA) has been crucial in raising awareness among the public.
Speaking to the representatives, the vice president highlighted that the success of the individual responsibility campaign can be credited to the media's coordinated efforts to promote individual responsibility in slowing the spread of COVID-19. Media officials present at the meeting also noted the success of the campaign and thanked the vice president for his support.