Coronavirus: Oman records fifth death amid 1,169 confirmed cases
Oman announced the death of a 66-year-old resident
with coronavirus on Friday, raising the country's death toll to five, according
to the health ministry.
The Sultanate has so far confirmed 1,169 cases after
recording 50 new cases over the past 24 hours, according to the health
ministry. Meanwhile, 176 people have recovered.
Oman's Health Minister said on Thursday he expects the
country's rate of new coronavirus cases to peak at 500 cases per day between
April 23 and 30.
Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed al-Saidi also said he expects
150 of those 500 cases will require intensive medical care.
The health minister said the number of infected
cases is still on the rise, however, it is gradual and is less than global
levels.
“With our commitment to health isolation and social
distancing, we will prevent ourselves, our families, and our community from the
spread of coronavirus,” the ministry of health said in a statement.
Oman continued to urge people to adhere to
preventative measures implemented by the sultanate to slow the spread of the
virus. The ministry also advised people to continue washing their hands with
water and soap, and to avoid touching the face, nose, mouth and eyes.
People are urged to stay home and only go out when
absolutely necessary.
