COVID-19: Police say Kuredu delayed reporting 'Patient zero'

Maldives Police Service on Thursday revealed that Kuredu Island Resort and Spa's management deliberately delayed reporting the first case of COVID-19 in the country.

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The Maldives Police Service held press conference. PHOTO: MALDIVES POLICE SERVICE

Ahmed Aiham

2020-03-19 10:25:30

Maldives Police Service on Thursday revealed that Kuredu Island Resort and Spa's management deliberately delayed reporting the first case of COVID-19 in the country.

The Italian tourist, who was vacationing at Kuredu, stayed in Maagiri Hotel on March 1 and 2 after being unable to depart for Italy as initially planned. He tested positive for COVID-19 after arriving in his home country.

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