Former President Maumoon Abdul Gayyoom has tested positive for COVID-19.

The former president confirmed the news in a tweet sent on Tuesday night.

"I have tested positive for Covid-19. May Almighty Allah bless me and all other sick people with a speedy recovery and good health! Aameen," the tweet read.

While President Maumoon has tested positive, a surge in new infections has also been recorded recently. As such, the HPA recorded 135 new cases today as well with 109 of them being Maldivians.

The total number of cases has now surpassed the 7,000 mark with 2,580 people currently seeking treatment.

There are 28 COVID-19 deaths in the country. These are five Bangladeshis and 22 Maldivians along with a Phillipines national.