Woman tests positive of Influenza A

A 23-year-old woman has tested positive for Influenza A in Thaa atoll Kandhoodhoo bringing the total up to 35, Miadhu reports.

Last week an 18-year-old boy from the island also tested positive for the influenza.

Influenza A has been detected on the following islands: Alif Alif Rasdhoo, Noonu Manadhoo, Shaviyani Goidhoo and Lhaimago, Gnaviyani Fuamulah, Vaavu Thinadhoo, Meemu Kolhufushi and Mulaku, Raa Inguraidhoo and the capital Male’.

There have so far been 12 confirmed cases of the H1N1 virus (swine flu) and one death.