Health Protection Agency (HPA) has confirmed that two more cases have been tested positive for Covid-19 in the capital City Male’. The patient is currently being taken to an isolation facility for treatment and observation.The first case, (MAV021) was a female with no recent travel history, who presented to the flu clinic in Male after developing symptoms. She was tested positive on April 15.
Case: MAV027
Samples taken from a Maldivian national has tested POSITIVE for #COVID19.
This is the 7th person to became POSITIVE for COVID-19 in Malé.#StayHome #StaySafe
— Health Protection Agency (@HPA_MV) April 17, 2020
The Maldives has so far confirmed 26 cases of Covid-19 .
