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Maldives confirms first 2 cases of coronavirus
From CNN’s Hira Humayun in Atlanta

The Maldives government has confirmed the first two cases of coronavirus on the island nation, the country’s Health Protection Agency said in a statement on Saturday.

The patients are foreign nationals working in the Maldives, who “were in direct contact with an Italian tourist." The Italian national had stayed at Lh. Kuredu Island Resort and "was found to be positive for the virus upon his return,” the statement read.

The patients are being monitored in isolation and are receiving necessary treatment. The resort is being monitored by national health authorities.

Source: https://edition.cnn.com/asia/live-news/coronavirus-outbreak-03-08-20-intl-hnk/index.html