Oman reported 21 new cases of the novel coronavirus and one new virus-related death, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 298, the Ministry of Health announced on Sunday.
For more coronavirus news, visit our dedicated page.
The total number of deaths in country due to the virus is two, the ministry said.
Meanwhile, the number of recoveries in the country reached 61, according to the ministry.
Citizens and residentsare urged to refrain from leaving their homes unless absolutely necessary, the Ministry of Health added.
#MOH Statement No. (39)
— وزارة الصحة - عُمان (@OmaniMOH) April 5, 2020
April 5, 2020 pic.twitter.com/xpG77gBtk5
Oman announced new measures in the country in March as it ramps up efforts to curb the coronavirus outbreak.
Government services must reduce their staffing to only 30 percent of the total number of employees, according to ONA. All other employees will work remotely to combat the outbreak.
Public gatherings will be banned in the country, and authorities will take measures against all violators, the Committee to Combat Coronavirus announced.
Also Read
-
Coronavirus: Oman has enough food stocks, port operations running smoothly
Oman’s food stocks are sufficient, and its port operations are running smoothly, a trade ministry official said on Thursday.The government has also ... Gulf -
Oman confirms first coronavirus death after 72-year-old Omani citizen dies
Oman confirms its first coronavirus death after a 72-year-old Omani citizen died on Tuesday, the Omani News Agency reported citing the country’s ... Gulf -
Moody’s places Oman, Kuwait under review for downgrade as oil prices tumble
Credit ratings agency Moody’s Investors Service placed Oman and Kuwait on review for a downgrade of their respective ratings on Tuesday.Moody’s ... Economy
