Covid-19 Live: 57 people recovered in Oman

Oman Thursday 02/April/2020 11:11 AM
By: Times News Service
Covid-19 Live: 57 people recovered in Oman

The Supreme Committee is holding the first press conference. Here are the updates:
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1. His Excellency the Chairman of Public Authority for Radio and Television: The media has a major role in fighting the rumors and helping the community get valid information.

2. The infection rate for men is 53% compared to 47% for women.

3. Health workers are on the first line of defences. We have every right to thank them.

4. Health Minister: Wilayat Muttrah was closed because it is the epicenter of coronavirus and because of community transfer.

5. Health Minister: We are trying to decrease the number of cases to 60 per cent.

6. Among the 231 total cases, 57 have recovered so far, says Health Minister.

7. 20% of the patients are critical, says Health Minister

8. We may close more wilayats of numbers are increasing, says Minister of Health

9. Some countries have asked Oman to help them with medical supplies. This indicates that there are shortages for medical supplies across the globe, says Health Minister

10. The Undersecretary of Commerce and Industry: Direct import of foodstuff is being carried out from 36 ports in 40 countries. The government provides also free warehouses.

11. Health Minister: The epidemic is still at an upward level and beds in intensive care departments in Oman hospitals may not be enough to accommodate cases if numbers increase.

12. Health Minister: Had if we not taken any measures to control the virus, we would have seen 10,000 cases every month.

13. Undersecretary of Ministry of Commerce: There is no shortage for food commodities.

14. Undersecretary of Ministry of Commerce: We will launch an online app for Al Mawaleh Fruits and Vegetables Market so that people can shop groceries online and avoid rush.

15. Undersecretary of Ministry of Commerce: We prevented some local products from being exported abroad to ensure its availability in Oman.

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