Dhidhdhoo placed under monitoring mechanisms for a third time

HA. Dhidhdhoo has been placed under monitoring mechanisms for the third time subsequent a nurse who works at HA. Atoll Hospital situated on the island testing positive for COVID-19.

Dhidhdhoo Council President Abdulla Rasheed has confirmed it was an Indian national who was working in the hospital.

Dhidhdhoo was just taken off monitoring four days ago.

The island has recorded two COVID-19 fatalities so far – a local and a Bangladeshi.

Along with Dhidhdhoo, there are 13 other islands under monitoring mechanisms. They are:

• F. Feeali
• GN. Fuvamulah
• GA. Villingili
• AA. Thoddoo
• R. Dhuvaafaru
• GA. Kooddoo
• R. Meedhoo
• K. Guraidhoo
• Sh. Foakaidhoo
• GDh. Nadella
• K. Kaashidhoo
• AA. Rasdhoo
• HDh. Kulhudhuffushi