COVID-19 cases confirmed in H.A Thakandhoo

Three Maldivians in the island of Thakandhoo in H. A. Atoll has been tested positive for COVID-19.

Thakandhoo Council President Ahmed Niyaaz confirmed to Sun that the Health Protection Agency and Local Government Authority had informed the council of the confirmed cases in the island.

Information obtained indicates that the confirmed cases are three people who traveled to the island from the Kaaviaa boat on April 15. The boat is still under monitoring mechanisms after traveling to seven islands in the north of the country.

Apart from Thakandhoo, cases have been confirmed in Uligan, Narudhoo, Thulusdhoo and Milandhoo in addition to Male’ City.