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Efforts underway to trace contacts in Kuredu COVID-19 cases

Minister of Health Abdulla Ameen has stated efforts are underway to trace contacts with the individuals who tested positive for COVID-19 in Kuredu Island Resort.

Health Minister Ameen said 8 individuals have been quarantined in the isolation centre in Farukolhufushi, while 93 employees from Kuredu Island Resort have been quarantined in their rooms. The minister said 173 individuals are currently being monitored. He said from the 24 samples taken thus far, four have tested positive.

Health Protection Agency (HPA) has instructed remain calm without panicking. HPA further asked the public to consider avoid gatherings and maintain cleanliness and personal hygiene as part of personal protection and the safety of others and to maintain hygiene.