Kaafu Atoll Maafushi has been placed under monitoring due to the rising cases of COVID-19.

Health Protection Agency (HPA) added Maafushi to the list of islands understand monitoring today.

An official from the HPA told ONE Online that the island was placed under monitoring due to the high rate of positive cases among those consulting at the island's flu clinic. So far, 12 people have tested positive for COVID-19 at the island.

While Maafushi has been placed under monitoring today, President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih visited the island two days ago to take part in the handover ceremony of the reclaimed picnic island, Vahmaafushi, to the Maafushi Island Council.