Weekly COVID-19 update: 27 May – 02 June

As at 02 June, 23,909 active cases, 191 hospitalised, 171 deaths.

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After alarmingly high rates of daily positive cases in the previous week, the number of cases over the past seven days has started to decline, with a daily average of 700 cases. The total number of cases has now reached 65,868.

Following are the latest updates on the COVID-19 timeline of Maldives.

02 June 2021

COVID-19 Case Updates 

  • A 10-year old Maldivian girl passed away at IGMH, the youngest victim of the disease so far. 
  • 704 new cases reported today from 5,181 samples tested over the last 24 hours.
  • 23,909 active cases, and 191 hospitalized. 
  • 171 deaths to date. 

01 June 2021

COVID-19 case updates

  • 768 new cases, out of 5,685 samples tested.
  • A total of 8 deaths reported, bringing death toll to 169.
  • 69 percent of eligible population administered first doze, 35 percent of eligible population fully vaccinated. 
  • 24,035 active cases; 208 patients hospitalized; 169 deaths; 40,951 patients recovered. 

31 May 2021

Updates of COVID-19 cases

  • 710 new cases, out of 5,310 samples tested.
  • Total of 03 deaths recorded today: death toll at 161.
  • 24,109 active cases; 204 patients hospitalized; 40,117 patients recovered. 

30 May 2021

Updates of COVID-19 cases

  • 780 new cases, out of 4,365 samples tested.
  • 571 cases are from Greater Male’ Area, 205 from Inhabited Islands, and 04 from Resorts.
  • One death recorded today: death toll at 158.
  • 24,205 active cases; 218 patients hospitalized; 39,315 patients recovered. 
  • A total of 371 people received first dose of vaccine, and 1,309 people received their second dose.

29 May 2021

Updates of COVID-19 cases

  • A total of 1,062 new cases reported, out of 4,32 samples.
  • 240 patients currently treated in hospitals, with total of 24,507 active cases.
  • A total of 422 people received the first dose, and 1,168 receive their second dose.
  • Total 309,444 have been given the first dose, and 165,181 with the second dose.
  • A total of 02 deaths recorded, with total death toll reaching 157.

Other highlights

  • 73 Islands are under monitoring, with K. Huraa and N. Velidhu put under monitoring today.
  • 70 percent of eligible population has been vaccinated with the first dose, while 37 percent with the second dose.

28 May 2021

Updates of COVID-19 cases

  • New cases for today; 901 out of 4,821 samples tested.
  • 252 patients currently treated in hospitals, 6 patients on ventilator, with total of 24,818 active cases.
  • Active cases include 240 minors, 29 elderly, and 46 pregnant.  
  • A total of 05 deaths today, with total death toll at 155.
  • A total of 422 people received the first dose, and 1,168 receive their second dose.
  • Total 309,444 have been given the first dose, and 165,181 with the second dose.

27 May 2021

Government announced economic response packages

  • A 20 percent discount to be applied for utility bills of April 2021.
  • A 40 percent discount to be given for utility bills of May 2021.
  • An additional MVR 370 million allocated for Economic Stimulus loans from June 201.
  • SME Relief loans will be provided with 6 percent interest, 12 months grace, and 5 year repayment.

Updates of COVID-19 cases

  • A total of 1,299 new cases reported today out of 5,167 samples tested.
  • 270 patients currently treated in hospitals, with total of 25,419 active cases.
  • Total death toll at 150.
  • A total of 422 people received the first dose, and 1,168 receive their second dose.
  • Total 309,444 have been given the first dose, and 165,181 with the second dose.

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