Health Emergency Operation Center (HEOC) Spokesperson Dr. Nazla Rafeeq has revealed that students and teachers are among the 59 new cases of COVID-19 in the Maldives today.

Speaking during a press conference at the HEOC, Dr. Nazla stated that children several employees from schools were among the positive cases today and yesterday. She however noted that no student who is currently attending school had tested positive.

Even though teachers have become positive, Dr. Nazla stressed that they have fewer contacts within the school thanks to the safety measures ensured in the schools nationwide.

She further added that the employees of schools had been infected from outside clusters and not within the school premises.