Two more people have recovered from COVID-19 in the Maldives.
HPA confirmed on Sunday night that two people have been confirmed as recovered after they were tested for the virus twice, both of which came back negative. The two recoveries are of tourists who were holidaying at Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort.
While the Maldives has recorded a total of 17 positive cases, only the two locals who contracted the virus from abroad are currently in treatment. 13 people have recovered from the illness while the remaning two positive cases have already departed from the Maldives.
Even though all the foreigners who were tested positive for the virus have recovered, they are still being quarantined for 30 days for monitoring.
As per the new measures taken in the Maldives, all those who arrive in the Maldives are quarantined.
The government has been taking stringent measures following the detection of COVID-19 in the Maldives,. In that regard, the issuance of on-arrival visas has been suspended. Schools and government offices have been closed until the end of this week. Dine-in services offered in cafes and restaurants in the Male’ region has also been suspended.
Furthermore, while congregational prayers in mosques have been ceased temporarily, gyms, cinemas, and recreational facilities have been closed in the Male’ region.
A person wearing mask in the capital Male'
