Authorities appear to have finally stemmed the spread of the H1N1 virus as patient numbers at various flu clinics have gone down.
Statistics by the Health Protection Agency (HPA) reveal a steady decrease with only 272 patients arriving at the clinic on Tuesday, while 316 and 374 recorded on Monday and Sunday respectively.
A total of 867 patients consulted at flu clinics in the islands on Tuesday, with 887 consulting on Monday.
Statistics reveal that 169 people have tested positive for the H1N1 virus, more commonly known as the swine flu, in the Maldives. The virus had claimed three lives, two locals and one expatriate while 32 patients are admitted and being treated for the virus.
