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42-yo Maldivian man dies from Covid-19
This is the 15th death reported in the country
Aishath Shaany, Raajje.mv | 16 ޖުލައި 2020 | ބުރާސްފަތި 11:33
Dharumavantha Hospital
A 42-year-old Maldivian admitted at hospital after contracting Covid-19, has passed away.
The man was being treated at the 11th floor of the Dharumavanatha Hospital and passed away at around 12:25 pm on Thursday, according to the Health Protection Agency (HPA).
This is the 15 death to Covid-19 in the Maldives, and the second one reported this week.
Earlier this week, a 79-year-old patient succumbed to the virus while being treated at the Hulhumalé Medical Facility.
Maldives has confirmed a total of 2,831 Covid-19 cases since the detection of the first cases from a resort, on March 7. The community spread was confirmed on April 15. 2,321 patients have recovered from the virus.
