Health Emergency Operation Centre (HEOC) has stated 8 more people from 7 islands have tested positive for COVID-19.
HEOC revealed the positive cases were detected from Dhihdhoo and Kelaa in Haa Alifu atoll, Veymandoo in Thaa atoll, Manadhoo in Noonu atoll, Naifaru in Lhaviyani atoll, Dhuvaafaru in Raa atoll and Hoadehdhoo in Gaafu Dhaalu atoll.
Two individuals from Dhihdhoo and Kelaa tested positive from the samples collected after completing the home quarantine period of 14-days. Moreover, individuals who tested positive from Veymandoo and Manadhoo were in home quarantine as well. Individuals who tested positive for COVID-19 from Dhuvaafaru, Naifaru and Hoadehdhoo were identified as contacts of positive cases.
According to statistics of Health Protection Agency (HPA), there are active cases in 28 inhabited islands and in 25 resorts. Positive cases in resorts include 13 tourists and 42 staff.