Dubai: Oman on Friday confirmed another 21 new positive cases infected with coronavirus, COVID-19, taking the total tally in the Sultanate to 252, according to the Ministry of Health.
The Ministry also confirmed one more death case and 57 recoveries.
It called upon all to adhere to the isolation procedures by staying in an isolated room attached to toilet, and serving the isolated person from outside the room as instructed.
The Ministry also advised all citizens and residents to keep on washing hands with water and soap as well as avoiding touching the face, nose, mouth, and eyes and following the healthy habits when coughing and sneezing.
The Ministry also urged everyone to adhere strictly to social distancing instructions issued by the Supreme Committee and the MOH, as well as staying at home and not going out unless necessary.
With our commitment to health isolation and social distancing, we will prevent ourselves, our families, and our community from the spread of Coronavirus, the ministry further said.
On Tuesday, Oman announced its first death of Covid-19. The fatality was a 72-year-old Omani man.
Omani authorities have taken a raft of precautions aimed at limiting the spread of the virus in the country. They include suspending flights, stopping the issuance of tourist visas and all sporting events as well as banning the entry of tourist vessels to the Sultanate’s ports.
The sultanate has also banned public gatherings and halted printing all publications as part of health precautions.
