The man who tested positive for Covid-19 from Thinadhoo island in Gaaf Dhaal atoll took part in the opposition rally held on Friday.

A credible source reported to RaajjeMV that the 68-year-old man took part in the rally staged by members of the opposition coalition comprising of Progressive Party of the Maldives and People’s National Congress, against the incumbent administration.

As such, close to 200 participants of the rally had staged the protest on motorcycles, including the 68-year-old.

The Covid-19 patient, a crew member of a boat from Thinadhoo that undertakes frequent trips to the capital, is currently hospitalized for treatment at the Abdul Samad Memorial Hospital.

On Saturday, the Health Protection Agency (HPA) ordered the island council to implement its decision to place monitoring measures on the island following samples collected from the man having returned positive for the coronavirus infection.

While contact tracing is underway, RaajjeMV understands that the man had come in contact with a number of individuals.

The opposition rally was staged at a time authorities have urged against holding such protests at a time the country is locked in a fierce battle against the Covid-19 pandemic, which surfaced in the Maldives on March 7.

The opposition coalition hosted a rally against the guidelines and safety measures implemented by HPA in the capital city as well, the matter is under investigation currently.