Health Emergency Operation Centre (HEOC) has revealed over 350 people who tested positive for COVID-19 are yet to be transferred to isolation facilities.
Speaking about the delay caused in transferring positive individuals to isolation facilities, Epidemiologist at Health Protection Agency (HPA) Dr. Ibrahim Afzal said administrative challenges are a main reason for the delayed transfer of positive patients. Noting other factors also affect the transfer of COVID-19 positive patients, Dr. Afzal stated 359 individuals are yet to be transferred. He noted 85 individuals are refusing to move to isolation facilities.
Maldives has recorded over 6,000 COVID-19 cases, including more than 2,400 active cases. 1,390 people are currently in isolation facilities.