Coronavirus: Oman detects 712 new cases, two deaths in 24 hours

Oman detected 712 new coronavirus infections and two new COVID-19 deaths in the last 24 hours, raising the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 18,198 and the virus-related death toll to 83, the Ministry of Health announced.

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Out of the newly reported cases, Omani citizens make up 362 of the infections while non-Omani expatriates make up 350.

A total of 359 people recovered from the coronavirus in Oman, which brings the number of recoveries in the country to 4,152.

Forty-seven people were admitted to hospitals in Oman after they were infected with the coronavirus. According to the health ministry, only 291 people are currently need medical care.

Eighty-five people are in the Intensive Care Units (ICUs) of Oman’s hospitals, the ministry added.