35 individuals who attended a wedding party in capital Male' City has tested positive to COVID-19.

HEOC revealed that 35 individuals who attended the wedding party held last Sunday (December 20th) have tested positive, including high-risk patients as well. They further added that attendees of the party had covid like symptoms.

They also revealed that about 120 people had taken part in this event that was held at SHE Building. At the moment, HPA is contacting all those who participated in the event including those involved in the arrangements, and quarantining them.

HEOC urged those who had not been contacted as of yet to call 1676 and share as much information as possible, with the addition of home isolation as per their guidelines.

HPA appealed all attendees of such events to monitor their guidelines strictly including wearing masks and social distancing during the event.