This has been confirmed by the MInister of Commerce, Trade, Tourism and Transport Faiyaz Koya.
From today, failure to wear a mask or face-covering in the required setting will result in the spot fine of $250, businesses failing to maintain records or have QR codes available for a scan can be fined up to a thousand dollars.
Koya said the business and the official responsible will also get charged.
Failure to take temperature checks will incur a $250 fine for individuals and a $1, 000 fine will be imposed on business.