MUSCAT : With the rising coronavirus cases in the country, Oman’s health minister His Excellency Dr. Ahmed Al Saidi has called-on citizens and residents to adhere to the social distancing rules to contain the spread of the virus.

On Sunday, Oman surpassed 100,000 cases including 977 deaths. “On Sunday, I visited the Military Hospital and they have 10 patients in intensive care, and the same is the in the Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Al Nahda and Khaula hospital. How long will this bleeding continue? If cases has to drop, the commitment has to come from everyone,” Al Saidi said.

“The government has provided and will provide everything possible, but fighting the disease is our responsibility for all individuals, families and employers. Opening activities does not mean recklessness and non-compliance. In just 3 days we crossed more than 2,500 cases including 42 deaths. Please preserve your health and the health of your relatives.

“As of Sunday, we have 210 cases in the ICU, which is the highest in the history of the Sultanate and for one disease only. There is a discussion to add intensive care unit at the field hospital if necessary, and we hope we will not need to do that,” Al Saidi added.

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