12 new coronavirus cases reported in Oman

Muscat: Oman’s Ministry of Health has announced the registration of 12 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of cases registered in the Sultanate to 179. The ministry affirms that 29 cases have recovered.

“The ministry urges everyone to adhere strictly to social distancing instructions issued by the Supreme Committee and the Ministry of Health, as well as to stay home and not go out unless necessary,” said MOH

A statement from the ministry “called upon all adhere to the isolation procedures by staying in an isolated room attached to the toilet, while serving the isolated person from outside the room, as instructed.”

The ministry also advised all citizens and residents to keep washing their hands with soap and water, as well as to avoid touching one’s own face, nose, mouth and eyes, and to follow healthy habits while coughing and sneezing.