MUSCAT: As the number of coronavirus cases are increasing in Wilayat Muttrah, the Ministry of Health will start PCR (polymerase chain reaction) test on Friday.
This was announced by His Excellency Dr. Ahmed Al Saidi, Minister of Health during the Supreme Commitee’s press conference on Thursday.
“PCR test will start tomorrow in Muttrah. As per the directives of His Majesty, all coronavirus tests and treatments are free of charge. We request ambassadors of all countries in Oman to translate this message to their respective nationals,” Al Said informed.
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“Tomorrow we will announce in different languages to residents in wilayat as to which health centre they can go for the test. Officials wont ask for residents cards at the health centre. The goal is to get everyone tested in the country,” Minister added.
According to the Minister, of the 38 coronavirus cases reported on Thursday, 35 are expats in Wilayat Muttrah. “There are now 211 expats who are infected with coronavirus,” Minister added.
Oman confirmed a total of 457 coronavirus cases.
