Maldives Covid-19 case tally pushed to 79,289 with 152 new cases

The Covid-19 case tally in the Maldives has been pushed to 79,289 with 152 new infections having been confirmed over the past 24 hours.

Between 6pm Sunday and 6pm Monday, a total of 5,660 samples tested positive for the virus, according to the latest figures publicized by the Health Protection Agency (HPA).

Of these, 83 new cases were detected from outlying atolls, 40 from operational resorts and the remaining 29 were confirmed from the populous capital Malé City, also deemed the coronavirus epicenter of the country.

This means that the country's active coronavirus case count sits at 1,682, which is an increase from the previous day's 1,625.

Maldives Covid-19 case count has risen to 79,289. Further with 96 patients having observed to have made full recoveries by sundown on Monday, 77,373 recoveries have been reported nationwide so far.

Three Covid-19 patients were released from hospitals over the past 24 hours, with which hospital admissions have dropped to 17.

The country's death toll from Covid-19 stands at 222.

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) has since 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 have also resumed 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. Travel without quarantine is only for islands that have no Covid-19 monitoring measures in place.

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.