COVID-19 death toll in Maldives rises to 146

Health Protection Agency (HPA) has announced the death of a Maldivian male due to COVID-19, bringing the total death toll from the virus to 146. 

HPA said that the individual was admitted at the Hulhumale' Medical Facility when he passed away at 14:35 today.

The Maldives has now recorded more than 70 deaths related to the virus in May alone.

Active cases currently number some 24,000, with in excess of 280 people hospitalized due to the virus. 

On average, more than 1,000 cases are being confirmed on a daily basis since early May.