Coronavirus outbreak: Oman embassy in Thailand issues statement

Muscat: Thailand has reported 25 cases of coronavirus in the country, the Oman embassy in Bangkok said on Friday, urging its citizens to take necessary precautions while staying in the country.

"The Thailand authorities have raised the levels of preparedness and control to tackle the virus, after the World Health Organization declared it as a health emergency, while confirming that the risk of infection in Thailand is still very limited,” the embassy said on Friday.

“The embassy urges the Omani citizens to take caution and adhere to health instructions and precautionary measures such as wearing masks and avoiding standing or walking in crowded places,” the embassy added. “The embassy hopes that Omani citizens take caution and adhere to health instructions and precautionary measures such as wearing masks and avoiding crowded places,” the embassy added.