The second positive case of Covid-19 confirmed in Male' has been identified as the child of the first case identified in Male' City.
The Health Protection Agency confirmed the news just now.
The second case confirmed as positive for #COVID19 is a toddler (case: MAV022) — the child of the case: MAV021 confirmed earlier yesterday.10 out of the 11 samples taken from direct contacts of the positive Maldivian (case: MAV021) have tested NEGATIVE for #COVID19. https://t.co/ZB3VDCTmJQ
— Health Protection Agency (@HPA_MV) April 15, 2020
The capital city of Male’ confirmed the first case of the virus earlier today.
Health Protection Agency also stated that 11 people in contact with the first case were also tested for the virus. Out of the 11, only one tested positive for the virus.
To be updated.