Kolhufushi placed under monitoring

Health Emergency Operation Centre (HEOC) has placed Kolhufushi, Meemu atoll under monitoring upon the detection of COVID-19 cases.

Speaking at a press conference, Spokesperson of HEOC Dr. Fathimath Nazla Rafeeq said the island was placed under monitoring after a person who travelled to Male’ from Kolhufushi tested positive for COVID-19. The person tested for COVID-19 upon developing symptoms of the virus two days after travelling to Male’.

Meanwhile, Dhevvadhoo and Dhaandhoo in Gaafu Alifu Atoll also remain under monitoring as COVID-19 cases related to the Dhevvadhoo cluster were reported from both islands.