Oman's COVID-19 tally rises to 1,266 with 86 new cases

Cairo: The Omani Health Ministry announced Sunday 86 further coronavirus cases, raising to 1,266 the country's total infections and six deaths. The latest patients are 15 Omanis and 71 foreigners, the ministry added in an update without giving a breakdown.

The ministry urged people to strictly comply with health isolation measures and to frequently wash hands with water and soap as well as observe social and physical distancing to halt the spread of the highly contagious virus.