COVID19 - Weekly Situation Report 23 April 2020 As

Transcript:COVID19 - Weekly Situation Report 23 April 2020 As:
COVID19 - Weekly Situation Report 23 April 2020 As of 23 April, a total of 89 cases have tested positive in the Greater Male’ area, since the first case was reported on 15 April 2020. The authorities have so far identified over 2300 contacts through contact tracing but have not yet identified initial source of contraction, with the patient having not travelled or interacted with a positive case. On 16 April the case was acknowledged as the first recorded case of community transmission. Alert levels were raised to red (level IV) and a temporary lock down has been implemented effective 1530 on 15 April 2020 For more info: aminath.zuhury@un.org or shaha.shakeeb@un.org Impact Economic Sector The Maldives Trade Union Congress (MTUC) issued a statement that Government should “prioritize and protect worker rights and ensure decent work for all, with the inclusion of the migrant worker population”. 1,150 cases have been filed in the Job Portal at the Ministry for Economic Development. Health & Social Sector The Greater Male’ area lockdown was extended for a period of 14 days to 1 May. A total of 189 buildings, 26 shops, and 8 islands have been placed under monitoring status restricting exit and entry in greater Male’. The rising number of cases reported have required tracing, testing and quarantining of many people. As at 23 April, over 2300 people have been identified through contact tracing. A nationwide ban on congregational prayers is in place until further notice. Ramadan commences 24 April 2020. Repatriation of 71 Maldivians from Nepal and Bangladesh was organized by the Bangladesh military. An appeal by Government and man social media commentators is being made to avoid stigmatizing people coming from quarantine or otherwise affected by the virus. There are increased concerns of COVID-19 transmission in prisons and other places of detention due to significant overcrowding. Political Sector Senior members of the ruling coalition and Opposition parties appealed for “solidarity” in the face of “an unprecedented challenge “and urged political differences to be set aside Islamic State (IS) reportedly claimed responsibility for an arson attack on 16 April in A.Dh. Mahibadhoo using incendiary bombs. A number of arrests have been made. Corrections officers and an inmate were reportedly injured during an incident in Maafushi Correctional Facility Unit 9. For more info: aminath.zuhury@un.org or shaha.shakeeb@un.org The lockdown has brought to light the issue of homelessness in Male’, on the first day 24