MUSCAT: The global count of coronavirus cases has now crossed the 200 million mark. Over 180 million people have recovered globally. In Oman, there are now over 299,000 reported cases, of which over 12,000 cases, are currently active. 

The day-to-day number of people recovering in the country has increased, taking the total rate to 96 per cent. “The vaccination campaign has picked up and is now running aggressively. The cases that are being reported daily has significantly dropped. This is certainly a positive sign,” said a top official at Ministry of Health, speaking to The Arabian Stories. 

More than two million people in the country have been vaccinated with over 65 per cent of target group receiving one dose of vaccine. “The aim is to push the vaccination rate to ensure we get back to normal lives soon,” the official added.