A three-month-old child’s death on Monday at Thinadhoo, Gaaf Dhaal Atoll, was ruled out as COVID-19.
According to Dr. Abdul Samad Memorial Hospital in Thinadhoo, a male infant transported to the Thinadhoo Covid Management Facility died at around 05:00 a.m. on Monday.
The infant tested positive for COVID-19 16 days ago, completing the 14-day quarantine period, therefore Dr Abdul Samad Memorial Hospital ruled it out as a COVID-19 death.
The three-month-old died while being treated, and his family has reportedly accused the hospital of being negligent and delaying care.
