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Delivery boy tests positive for Covid-19 in Oman

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Tuesday, May 5, 2020

Muscat: A cargo delivery boy in Oman who tested positive with coronavirus (Covid-19) has reportedly transmitted the disease to his family and consumers in a number of wilayats.

In a statement issued by the Government Communication Centre (GC) has called on citizens and residents to take precautionary measures while taking delivery orders.

The statement from GC comes after a message went viral on social media, which stated that new cases were reported after a delivery boy tested positive and he transmitted the disease to people in a number of wilayats. However, GC did not reveal the names of the wilayats.

“We would like confirm the validity of what is being circulated about a delivery worker who has coronavirus infected people in a number of wilayats including his family.

“We call upon everyone to adhere to the measures that must be taken to prevent the transmission of infection while shopping and receiving goods from delivery representatives. And to abide by the decisions of the Supreme Committee to avoid any legal accountability including violating the rules,” the statement added.

Oman on Monday confirmed 69 new coronavirus cases, taking the total tally to 2,637.

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