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Monitoring mechanisms lifted from Thoddoo, Rasdhoo

The Health Protection Agency (HPA)'s monitoring mechanisms have been lifted from Aa. Thoddoo after two months.

Thoddoo was placed under HPA monitoring on May 24. HPA confirmed that the restrictions placed on the island were lifted on Friday.

In addition to Thoddoo, monitoring mechanisms imposed on Rasdhoo island of Aa. atoll, which was placed under HPA monitoring on July 17, have also been lifted.

The islands currently under HPA monitoring are Ha. Thakandhoo, Fuvahmulah City, R. Dhuvaafaru, Ga. Kooddoo, Sh. Foakaidhoo, GDh. Nadella, K. Kaashidhoo, HDh. Kulhudhuffushi, Ha. Dhidhdhoo, M. Kolhufushi and Sh. Feevah. The COVID-19 situation in R. Dhuvaafaru is dire, where over 538 positive cases and four deaths have been recorded. 138 cases are active in Dhuvaafaru at this time.