Quarantined individual in Ukulhas passes away

An individual who was quarantined on the island of A. A. Ukulhas has passed away.

The individual, a 66-year old local female, passed away last night. Ukulhas Council President Shaukath Ibrahim said that the woman passed away after traveling to Male' City for treatment regarding a heart problem. She had only returned to the island two days ago.

He added that it did not seem the death of the woman was related to COVID-19 since she had tested negative for the virus before returning to the island. 

Health authorities are yet to comment on the sudden death.