MALE, Sept 26 (NNN-PSM) – The number of COVID-19 cases in the Maldives has crossed 10,000, local media reported here today.
The Health Protection Agency (HPA), on Friday evening, confirmed 75 new cases, including 53 locals and 22 foreigners, raising the country’s total case count up to 10,014.
Public Health Expert, Dr. Sheena Moosa, was quoted as saying, despite a recent decrease in the rates of infection, it is still not appropriate to ease restrictions.
“It’s crucial that we maintain the new normal behaviours, at least until a vaccine is available,” Moosa said.
Meanwhile, state media reported that the Health Emergency Operation Centre (HEOC) inspected 259 establishments in the fourth round of mass inspections in the capital region of Greater Male.
HEOC Spokesperson, Dr. Fathimath Nazla Rafeeq said, four cafes and a shop were found to have violated official health and safety guidelines.
According to HPA data, the Maldives now has 1,300 active cases spread across 22 inhabited islands and 26 resorts.
A total of 8,673 people have fully recovered from the virus, while 34 have died so far.– NNN-PSM
