2 tourists on additional safari being tested for COVID-19

Health Protection Agency (HPA), on Tuesday, said it had taken samples from two foreign nationals on board My Sky, a safari vessel, who were exhibiting symptoms consistent with COVID-19.

The two people in question have been placed under isolation, and the safari vessel is under “monitoring” status.

13 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in Maldives, all of whom are foreign nationals who were either working or vacationing in resorts or safaris. Of the 13 people, five were from Kuredu Island Resort, two from Sandies Bathala, two from Kuramathi Island Resort, two from Anantara Dhigu, and two from Island Safari-1.

HPA is currently monitoring four resorts and once residential island following suspected COVID-19 cases; Kihavah, Gili Lankanfushi, aaaVeee Nature's Paradise (Dhoores), Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru, and A. A. Mathiveri.

Samples have been taken from the people who have exhibited symptoms consistent with COVID-19, and the islands will continue to be monitored until HPA receives test results.

Meanwhile, Kuredu, the island resort which reported the first confirmed virus cases in Maldives, remains on “orange alert”, with areas of the resort cordoned off to hold people who must undergo a 14-day quarantine period.