Thursday 02 / January / 2025
Muscat: A new case of coronavirus has been reported in Oman, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Health (MOH) on Sunday.
“The Ministry of Health announces the registration of a new case of coronavirus (COVID-19) after a resident has been tested positive and is currently receiving hospital treatment.”
“This brings the total number of cases registered in the Sultanate to 21, 18 of these cases are related to travel to the Islamic Republic of Iran, one case is related to travel to Italy, and two cases are being investigated,” the statement said.
The Ministry has called upon everyone to adhere to the quarantine procedures according to the instructions and not to go to public places or places of worship.
It also called on all citizens and residents to continuously wash hands with water and soap and “avoid touching the face, nose and eyes, and follow healthy habits when sneezing and coughing, and avoid going to cinemas, avoiding travel except for the utmost necessity, and following preventive measures during religious rites and family and social gatherings,” the statement added.
