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Man under home quarantine passes away, tests positive for COVID-19

A 59-year-old man who passed away while under home quarantine in Thulhaadhoo, Baa Atoll has subsequently tested positive for COVID-19.

Thulhaadhoo Health Centre revealed the man had passed away after suffering a cardiac arrest while undergoing treatment at the centre. His sample was later tested for COVID-19 at Baa Atoll Hospital, and returned a positive result.

PSM News understands the man had been under home quarantine in Thulhaadhoo for 10 days before his death.