NEOC spokesperson Mohamed Mabrook Azeez says authorities have identified another individual with Covid-19 that could have complications due to the illness.
Speaking to the media, Mabrook said that the individual has been identified as a 54-year old Male and that the person is being treated for other illnesses in addition to Covid-19. Mabrook said that the person could develop further complications as a result of the Covid-19 infection.
On Wednesday, Mabrook had said that 13 Covid-19 patients have been identified as patients that require special care or treatment.
Mabrook further clarified that one of these individuals has been admitted in the ICU of Treetop hospital while 4 people are being treated in the hospital’s ward. He also said that 8 individuals are being treated at the hulhumale medical facility.
The Maldives has recorded 8 Covid-19 deaths in the country including 4 locals and 4 Bangladeshis. The locals who died with Covid-19 were all above the age of 80 years. This includes an 83-year-old woman, an 80-year-old man, an 88-year-old man, and an 89-year-old.
Health Protection Agency dashboard on Covid-19 shows that the oldest individuals to contract the illness are two 92-year old local men. This includes case 2014 from Saturday and case 1547 confirmed on the 28th of May.
The number of individuals above 65 years of age who tested positive for Covid-19 in the Maldives includes 3 Italians and 35 Maldivians.
