The total number of COVID-19 related deaths in the Maldives has risen to 298 according to the Health Protection Agency. (HPA)

HPA revealed to One Online today that the most recent covid death was on March 19th, where an 83 year old Maldivian woman had passed away from the virus.

This marks the 298th death in the Maldives.

With this most recent death, a total of 279 locals and 19 foreigners has passed away so far. The highest reported COVID deaths on a single day in the Maldives has been on 25 May 2021 where 13 deaths were reported.

The first COVID-related reported in the country was reported on 29 April 2020 following the death of an 83-year-old local woman.