1 in Cheval Blanc Randheli being tested for COVID-19

Health Protection Agency (HPA), on Thursday, took samples from a foreign national in Cheval Blanc Randheli Resort (N. Randehli) who was exhibiting symptoms consistent with COVID-19.

The person in question has been placed under self-isolation.

HPA has imposed monitoring measures in place at the resort, meaning further restrictions on travel in and out of the resort.

13 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in Maldives, all of whom are foreign nationals who were either working or vacationing in resorts or safaris. Of the 13 people, five were from Kuredu Island Resort, two from Sandies Bathala, two from Kuramathi Island Resort, two from Anantara Dhigu, and two from Island Safari-1.

HPA has taken 463 samples for testing so far; 450 of which have tested negative for the virus. The results on 35 samples remain pending.

PEOPLE IN QUARANTINE AND ISOLATION FACILITIES:

• Vilivaru: 25 in quarantine
• Hulhule’ Island Hotel: 57 in quarantine
• Farukolhufushi: 15 in isolation
• Dharumavantha: 2 in isolation
• A. A. Velidhoo: 0