18 new coronavirus cases reported in Oman

The Ministry of Health has announced the registration of 18 new coronavirus cases.

"All 18 are citizens of Oman and 11 cases are linked to contact with infected patients. 5 of the cases are related to travel from the United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates and 2 cases are under epidemiological investigation," the Ministry of Health said in a statement.

This brings the total in Oman to 84 cases and 17 patients with COVID-19 have recovered.