Health Protection Agency HPA says 2 positive cases from Maldives have connections to the Gulf Expo held earlier this year in Dubai, UAE.
HPA’s Dr. Ibrahim Afzal confirmed that 2 cases from Maldives were related to the gulf expo.
Last night Dr. Afzal had appealed those who took part in the Expo to come forward and notify authorities. Further explaining this appeal, Dr. Afzal had said that people who had contracted the virus after visiting the expo showed different signs of the illness. Explaining further he said these people had suffered the illness for prolonged periods of time and that these individuals are more susceptible to contract the virus again once cured from the illness.
HPA had requested those who attended the expo to notify the agency via its Covid-19 hotline 1676
“Gulf Food Expo” was held from 16th February to 20th February this year in Dubai. Maldivians and foreigners living in the country took part in the expo.
