Health Protection Agency (HPA) has revealed the total number of COVID-19 cases in the Maldives has risen to 84.
HPA said an additional 17 individuals, including 10 Maldivians and 7 foreigners, tested positive for COVID-19 on April 21 in Male' City. Therefore, the number of positive cases from Male' City has risen to 64, with 1 case identified from Uligan, Haa Alifu Atoll. after travelling from the capital city. In total, 33 Maldivians and 30 foreigners, including 6 Indians and 24 Bangladeshis tested positive for COVID-19 in Male' City.
Prior to the outbreak in the capital city, all 20 COVID-19 cases were reported from resorts, safaris, and individuals who have travelled to the Maldives from abroad and are undergoing the 14-day mandatory quarantine period.
National Emergency Operation Centre (NEOC) said 66 patients are undergoing treatment in the Maldives, in addition to 2 foreigners who contracted COVID-19 while in the country are undergoing treatment abroad. Patients undergoing treatment include an 80-year old Maldivian who has been transferred to Dharumavantha Hospital for close monitoring and observation.
In total, 16 patients, including 13 foreigners and 3 Maldivians, have fully recovered from COVID-19 in the Maldives.