Maldives reports 103 new coronavirus cases, 180 recoveries

 Maldives confirmed 110 new Covid-19 cases alongside 180 recoveries, on Friday.

According to the latest figures publicized by the Health Protection Agency (HPA), 4721 samples were tested during the reporting period, with 103 testing positive for the virus. 68 of the cases are from outlying atolls, 24 from the Greater Male Area and 15 from operational resorts.

Maldives' active coronavirus case count has dropped to 1,607 from the previous day's 1,684.

The country's Covid-19 case tally has been pushed to 80,539, with the total number of recoveries observed so far sitting at 78,694.

As of now, 11 individuals remain hospitalized for treatment of Covid-19.

Maldives has reported 225 coronavirus fatalities thus far, with four deaths reported this month.

The Covid-19 caseload began spiking in early May once again when a fourth and more transmittable wave was confirmed. This prompted authorities to strengthen safety restrictions throughout the nation. However, in early July a number of these measures were eased in time for Eid-Al-Adha and Independence Day holidays. Authorities have since announced a number of additional eases including allowing offices to resume normal operations.

Furthermore, commencing on September 1st, the restrictions announced for unvaccinated people will come into effect, including a ban on public transport as well as on dining in food outlets. There is a possibility of a ban on domestic air travel as well. Unvaccinated civil servants will have to take a Covid-19 tests regularly to be allowed inside the office premises.

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