Health Emergency Operation Centre (HEOC) has revealed the number of COVID-19 cases detected in Hoadehdhoo, Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll has risen to 45.
Speaking at a press conference, Spokesperson of HEOC Dr. Fathimath Nazla Rafeeq said as of Wednesday, 45 positive cases and 32 recoveries have been recorded from the island. The spokesperson of HEOC revealed there are 13 active cases in the island as of now while 2 patients have been transferred to Villingili Medical Facility in Gaafu Alifu atoll for close monitoring and treatment. Further, citing statistics, Dr. Nazla noted 230 individuals have been home quarantined after being identified as close contacts.
Hoadehdhoo has reported the highest number of cases from a single island apart from the Greater Male' Region, with 45 cases. A cluster was formed in Hoadehdhoo among contacts of two individuals who had tested positive from the island on September 4. HPA stated COVID-19 cases have been found from 6% of the households in Hoadehdhoo, while 19% households had direct contacts of positive cases.