The total number of people who have recovered from COVID-19 in the Maldives had risen to 8261 after 73 more people recovered from the illness in the past 24 hours.

Health Protection Agency (HPA) confirmed that in the past 24 hours, total new recoveries were at 73 which brings the total number of recoveries to 8261. With this, the total number of active cases is now 1,424.

The agency also confirmed and additional 75 cases of COVID-19 infections in the Maldives. These include 22 locals and 53 foreigners.

The total number of COVID-19 cases in the Maldives is now 9,724.

There are 33 COVID-19 deaths in the country. These are six foreigners and 27 Maldivians.