Out of 7,203 samples tested for coronavirus, 108 returned positive for the virus on Monday.

According to the latest figures publicized by the Health Protection Agency (HPA), of the 108 new infections, 72 were detected from outlying atolls, whereas 21 were confirmed from the Greater Malé Region and the remaining 15 were reported from operational resorts.

With this development, the country’s total case count has been pushed to 78,464.

Between 6pm Sunday and 6pm Monday, the number of active Covid-19 cases dropped to 2,570 from 2,577 with 115 additional recoveries recorded; this means that Maldives has observed 75,660 recoveries from the virus.

With three more patients released from hospitals within the reporting period, hospital admissions have dropped to 19.

The country's death toll from Covid-19 stands at 222 with one fatality reported last week; a 94-year-old Maldivian man passed away while receiving treatment at Fuvahmulah Atoll Hospital on Tuesday evening.

The Covid-19 caseload began spiking in the beginning of May once again, not long after Maldives was able to control a spike in cases into the beginning of the year. The fourth wave was confirmed after authorities lifted the measures in place in time for the fasting month of Ramadan 1442 as well as the Local Council and Women’s Development Committee elections held in mid-April.

This prompted authorities to strengthen safety measures and restrictions across the nation. However in early July a number of these measures were eased in time for Eid-Al-Adha and Independence Day holidays. The Health Emergency Operations Center (HEOC) on Thursday announced a number of additional eases including allowing parties, gatherings and event with no restrictions on participants, so long as safety measures are adhered to. Further, offices are also to resume normal operations, with employees allowed to return to the workplace for their duties. Other eases include allowing restaurants and other food outlets to resume normal services.

Daily numbers in the capital region have been significantly declining since June. In July authorities allowed individuals who have been fully vaccinated against coronavirus to travel domestically without the need to quarantine, with a negative PCR test result. On July 15, Maldives lifted a ban on travelers from South Asia due to the worsening coronavirus situation in the region, however, they were only allowed to stay in resorts with transit facilities designated by the Ministry of Tourism for the first 15 days. They were allowed to travel to islands with guesthouses from July 30.

The state of public health emergency announced on 12 March 2020 has been extended a 17th time, to expire on September 1.