
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has waived off import duty along with processing fees from a few more items used for healthcare workers working in the frontline.
The announcement was made public by the Maldives Customers Service. The items in includes :
Surgeon’s cap,
Shoe covers,
Coveralls
Gowns
Hazmat suits
Medical goggles
This duty free policy would apply starting from 26 of April onwards. Previously, the President have waved off several items before which includes hand sanitizer, face shield, protective mask, hand wash, protective glove, and disinfectant.
The items are key for the treatment for COVID-19.