Maldives detects first case of swine flu

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An Indonesian women working in Coco Palm Resort in Baa Atoll has tested positive to swine flue. The tourist, an Indonesian woman was initially treated at Baa Thulhadhoo Health Center, after reporting sick and was later evacuated to Male’ when she showed flue like symptoms. She was tested in Male’ and was found positive and is now in the quarantine center established by the Health Ministry.

According to health ministry, additional testing is required to fully confirm the case and as such samples are to be sent to Sri Lanka for testing. Ministry also said she is now in the quarantine center and remain there for a period of seven days. more....