Adh. Fenfushi, Maldives – Health Emergency Operation Center (HEOC) has confirmed that Fenfushi island of Alif Dhaalu Atoll has been placed under monitoring status.
The decision was made after an individuals who consulted the flu clinic established in the island tested positive for Covid-19. The individual is reported to have been symptomatic, and not in quarantine at the time of testing positive.
The case is now under investigation and contact tracing efforts have been initiated. During this time, the island will remain under monitoring, barring any unauthorized travel to and from the island, says HEOC.