MUSCAT — Oman has recorded 1,072 new coronavirus cases – of which 75 percent are Omani nationals – raising the total to 46,178, the health ministry announced on Sunday.
Of the newly detected infections, 799 are Omanis while 273 are foreign nationals.
Meanwhile, the sultanate's death toll has reached 213 after 10 new fatalities were confirmed.
Oman's health ministry also announced the recovery of an additional 949 individuals who had previously tested positive for the virus, raising the total number of recoveries to 27,917.
The ministry urged everyone to adhere to social distancing instructions issued by the authorities as well as staying at home and not going out unless necessary. — Agencies