Health Protection Agency (HPA) has announced a sixth death related to COVID-19 today, bringing the total number of deaths to 135.
HPA said that the deceased was aged 78-years old. The individual has been identified as a Maldivian male admitted at the Hulhumale; Medical Facility.
The time of death is recorded as 14:25.
This is the 62nd death related to the virus in the Maldives this month alone.