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Covid-19: Minister of Health hints at lifting Wilayat Muttrah isolation

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Thursday, May 7, 2020

MUSCAT: His Excellency Dr. Ahmed Al Saidi, Minister of Health has indicated that the Supreme Committee may consider lifting the isolation of Wilayat Muttrah on May 29.

Speaking to the media on Thursday, Al Saidi has also confirmed that the number of cases in Muttrah has reduced. “I would like to extend my thanks and appreciation to all the residents of Wilayat Muttrah for their commitment to the health isolation,” he said.

“There are a number of scientific datas while determining the removal of isolation from an area where the epidemic is spreading. The Supreme Committee took a decision at its last meeting to continue the isolation till May 29. This date might be reconsidered in the light of less cases registered in Wilayat Muttrah,” he added.

Oman on Thursday confirmed 55 new coronavirus cases, taking the total tally to 2958.

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