Muscat city
A view of the Muscat city. The Dubai-Muscat bus service by Oman’s Mwasalat has been running for several years with three daily buses. Image Credit: Supplied

Dubai: Another 40 people in Oman have tested positive for coronavirus, bringing the total number of COVID-19 cases registered in the Sultanate to 371, including 67 recoveries and two deaths, Oman News Agency reported on Tuesday.

The Ministry of Health also announced that the youngest coronavirus patient has made full recovery. The one-year-and-a-half baby had contracted the virus from his parents and was admitted to hospital after he suffered rapid, shallow breathing and cough.

The ministry called upon the public to adhere to the isolation procedures by staying in an isolated room attached to a toilet and serving the isolated person from outside the room as instructed.

The ministry 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.