The Ministry of Health (MoH) announced the registration of 74 new confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) on Thursday. Of the new cases, 39 are Omani nationals and 35 non-Omanis. 

The total number of COVID-19 cases registered in the sultanate so far has reached 2348, including ten deaths.

The number of recoveries increased from 364 to 495. “The number of COVID-19 recoveries have increased significantly from 364 to 495,” MoH stated.

MoH calls upon all to adhere to the isolation procedures by staying in an isolated room with an attached toilet and serving the isolated person from outside the room as instructed. It said that social distancing also helps curb the spread of the virus.

The Ministry also advises all citizens and residents to keep on washing hands with water and soap, avoiding touching the face, nose, mouth, and eyes and following the healthy habits when coughing and sneezing.