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Efforts on to control virus outbreak in Oman, says health official

TAS News Service

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Wednesday, April 22, 2020

MUSCAT: Efforts are being made by the Ministry of Health to control the spread of coronavirus in the country, a top official said on Tuesday.

Speaking to Oman TV, Dr. Thamra bint Said Al Ghafri, Director of Planning and Studies at Ministry of Health said officials are working round the clock to control the spread of the virus. “Our appeal to all of you is to practice social distancing. We are doing our best to control the virus,” she said.

Oman on Tuesday confirmed 1,508 coronavirus cases in the country. “Testing is going on in full-swing across our testing centres,” she said.

Asked about the challenges faced by health workers, Dr. Thamra had this to say: “These challenges are constant internationally. Everyone is aware of the shortage of supplies. However with all the efforts from the Supreme Committee to make all the supplies available we are doing well so far,” she added.

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