Categories: Gulf News

COVID-19: First cases of Coronavirus reported in Oman

The first cases of coronavirus in the Sultanate, two persons have been tested positive on Monday. According to a televised statement by the Ministry of Health, two Omani women have been tested, and were found to have been infected with the virus. Without naming the patients, the statement said, “they are in a stable condition at their respective homes and are under observation”. The ministry called upon all citizens and residents coming from countries which are affected by the coronavirus to stay at home and undergo infection control procedures.

In the meantime, the Public Authority for Civil Aviation (PACA) said on Monday that all flights to and from Iran will be suspended until further notice.

More than 250 people who came from countries affected by coronavirus to the Sultanate were quarantined on suspicion in a previous period, His Excellency Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Saidi, Minister of Health, said on Oman TV.

Share
Published by
Juan in Oman

Recent Posts

74-Year-Old OFW Honored After 39 Years of Service in Oman

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) paid tribute to Ms. Aurora R. Regner, a 74-year-old…

1 week ago

Sec. Hans Leo Cacdac expresses gratitude following retention as DMW Secretary

Secretary Hans Leo J. Cacdac expressed deep gratitude and renewed commitment to serving overseas Filipino…

2 weeks ago

Big Help for OFWs! OWWA Grants P2.6M Aid in Nueva Vizcaya

The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) of the Cagayan Valley Region distributed 2.6 million pesos…

2 weeks ago

BREAKING: OWWA Scholars Shine in May 2025 Philippine Nurses Licensure Exam

A new wave of modern-day heroes is born as the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA)…

2 weeks ago

OFWs, don’t miss this: OWWA member benefits you probably didn’t know about

“For the family, no matter how hard it gets, I’ll endure.” How many times have…

2 weeks ago

Soaring High: Oman Unveils the Nation’s Tallest Flagpole as a Symbol of Unity and Progress

In a stunning display of national pride and architectural achievement, the skies over Muscat now…

3 weeks ago