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Changes made to flu clinic opening hours and sample collection hours

Health Protection Agency (HPA) has revealed changes to the flu clinic opening hours and sample collection hours in the Greater Male' Region.

HPA stated a new sample collection centre has been established in Henveiru Muni Ufaa in Male’, following the temporary closure of Male’ Hiyaa sampling station in order to upgrade it to a flu clinic. The new sample collection centre will be collecting samples from 1000hrs to 1300hrs and from 1530hrs 1715hrs and from 1930hrs to 2100hrs. On Friday, the sample collection centre will be open from 1530hrs to 1715hrs and from 1930hrs to 2100hrs.

Meanwhile, the Hulhumale' Flu Clinic will be open from 0800hrs to 1730hrs and from 1900hrs to 2100hrs and will collect samples from 1530hrs to 1715hrs and from 1930hrs to 2100hrs. The Villimale' Flu Clinic will be open from 1100hrs to 1400hrs, and collect samples from 1500hrs to 1630hrs.

Due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases, HPA advised those with ailments to visit a flu clinic immediately.