Kinbidhoo under monitoring mechanisms

The island of Th. Kinbidhoo has been placed under monitoring mechanisms after four samples collected from the island tested positive for COVID-19.

Health Emergency Operations Center (HEOC) said that three of the positive cases were detected after becoming symptomatic with flu-like symptoms. The other positive case was an individual who traveled from the island of Veymandoo which is also under monitoring mechanisms. 

Veymandoo was placed under monitoring mechanisms after an individual transported to Male' City tested positive for the virus. 

Contact tracing is now underway in Kinbidhoo. 

There is concern observed among the public in the nation that the local council election held yesterday, could see a possible increase in cases.