The island of Fenfushi in Alifu Dhaalu Atoll has been placed under monitoring after a random sample from the island has tested positive for COVID-19.

President of the Fenfushi Island Council, Shahid Abdul Raheem told One Online tonight that a person who went to the island's health center due to a cold two days ago has tested positive for COVID-19.

He said that the test result same in today and the Health Protection Agency (HPA) has now placed the island under monitoring.

The Fenfushi Council President said that the person who tested positive has been quarantined and contact tracing is on going while the protective measures at the island has been strengthened.