A Maldivian in UAE has tested positive to Covid-19 and is currently receiving treatment.

UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention revealed that 50 new cases of Covid-19 has been reported in the country today itself. The Ministry noted that all of these were close contacts of previously confirmed cases and foreign travelers.

Those who tested positive today includes nationals from Maldives, Sri Lanka, UK, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, Yemen, South Africa, Belgium, South Korea, Bulgaria, France, Czech Republic, Australia, Lebanon, Kenya, Sudan, Iran, Ireland, Morocco, Pakistan and Sweden along with Italy, Egypt, UAE, Spain, Netherlands, Jordan, Phillipines, USA, Bangladesh, Palestine and India.

UAE noted that all of them are being questioned and that the necessary treatment are being provided to all of them. As of now all of them are stable and doing well.

Maldivian Foreign Ministry noted that they were confirming the news with UAE authorities.