Doctors are advising to take precautionary measures even if coronavirus is not yet found in the Maldives.
Observing basic personal hygiene will greatly reduce the risk of catching the virus. For instance doctors advice to wash your hands before eating and to avoid crowded places. In addition doctors advice not to touch your eyes, nose or mouth without properly washing the hand.
So far 56 people has died from the virus and 1975 people has contracted the virus.
Government has also taken precautionary measures to screen people at Velana International Airport.
