Niyama Maldives under monitoring after multiple Covid-19 cases
Seven individuals have tested positive for coronavirus from the luxury resort
Niyama Private Islands Maldives
Niyama Private Islands Maldives has been placed under monitoring following the confirmation of multiple coronavirus infections there.
Health Emergency Operations’ Centre (HEOC)’s spokesperson, Dr. Nazla Rafeeq revealed this at Wednesday night’s Covid-19 press briefing.
She said that a total of seven coronavirus cases were confirmed from the luxury resort, two guests and five staff members, adding that the two tourists and three of the employees were tested after exhibiting symptoms.
The other two employees are contacts.
Dr. Nazla further said that a total of 17 samples were taken from Niyama for testing, stressing that this is being conducted together with Dhaalu Atoll Hospital. More samples are to be tested on Thursday.
While authorities have been easing Covid-19 restrictions following the gradual decline in cases since September, this includes allowing a “split stay” option for visitors. This is not allowed in Niyama Private Islands Maldives for the duration of monitoring period.
