Health Protection Agency (HPA) on Wednesday revealed that the total number of confirmed cases positive for the H1N1 virus have risen to over 80.
HPA said that out of those tested for the H1N1 virus, more commonly known as the swine flu, 82 have been confirmed positive to the virus. Two of those infected are currently in critical condition and are being treated at the state-run Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH).
Statistics show that IGMH has tested 473 people for the virus as of Tuesday, with 118 tested by privately-run ADK hospital.
Hulhumale had tested another 162 individuals while the Villimale Hospital tested 145.
A total of 1416 people have been tested for the virus in the Atolls, with Raa Atoll topping the list.
The flu clinics set up in the capital Male are treating multiple patients with swine flu and other viral colds or fevers, with authorities planning for the flu to spread to more Atolls.
