COVID-19: Maldives' epidemic monitoring score slips down from 9 to 7

On Saturday night, authorities announced that the current epidemic monitoring score of Maldives is at seven, indicating a more stable situation compared to the month of August when the number rose to an alarming nine.

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Technical Advisory Group (TAG)'s representative and Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH)'s doctor Ahmed Shaheed speaking at a press briefing held by the Health Emergency Operations Centre (HEOC). PHOTO: HEOC

Shahudha Mohamed

2020-09-19 22:45:53

On Saturday night, authorities announced that the current epidemic monitoring score of Maldives is at seven, indicating a more stable situation compared to the month of August when the number rose to an alarming nine.

Speaking at the press briefing held by Health Emergency Operation Centre (HEOC), the Technical Advisory Group (TAG)'s representative and Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH)'s doctor Ahmed Shaheed described that the situation in Maldives is "plateauing", based on the current trends.

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