Physician of Internal Medicine at Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH), Dr. Mohamed Ali has said that the “storm is on” and must refrain from panic.

Taking to Twitter today, Dr. Ali said that preparation was, is and will be always on and never ending and precautions are being put in place.

He also advised the public to follow the instructions of the healthcare professionals and not to spread of false news and defamatory content.

Today, a local with no travel history was confirmed positive for COVID-19 in Male’ City today which has caused a number of people to leave the capital city. Meanwhile many has flocked to the shops on a panic buying spree based on speculation of a lock down on the city.