MUSCAT: The Supreme Committee members is holding a press conference on Thursday.
Who are attending?
- His Excellency Dr. Ahmed Al Saidi, Minister of Health
- Her Excellency Dr. Madiha bint Ahmed Al Shibaniyah, Minister of Education
Excerpts from the press conference:
Minister of Health: We noticed that some people did not follow the measures of social distancing despite the spread of the virus.
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Minister of Health: The virus is still spreading widely, and we must strictly adhere to the measures of social distancing and not endanger the lives of others.
Minister of Health: 106 health workers are infected with Covid-19, 80% due to community transfer.
Minister of Health: 68 cases are in hospital; 22 in ICU.
Minister of Education: We decided to calculate the result of the second semester for general education diploma students and their equivalent using the statistical treatment method which is applied internationally.
Minister of Health: The numbers of cases on Wednesday was high (168 cases) due to labour gatherings. We request everyone to strictly follow social distancing measures.
Minister of Education: Results of general diploma will be announced in June.
Minister of Health: The number of hospitalised cases reached 68, and 22 in intensive care.
Minister of Health: Supreme Committee is studying plans to open other commercial activities that are currently closed.
Minister of Health: Since the beginning of Ramadan, there has been gatherings and lack of commitment to social distancing.
Minister of Education: We formed a technical team to study plans for the next academic year and discuss the necessary measures for that.
Minister of Health: Studies says the pandemic will last for months or even years, and countries will have to study how life can return to normal.
Minister of Health: 50,000 coronavirus test conducted in Oman.
Minister of Health: A person spread infection to 13 member of his family after violating the instructions and joined a gathering outside the home.
Minister of Health: Cost of 50,000 coronavirus test touched OMR 2 million.
Minister of Education: We allowed international schools because of their different school system. International schools are required to work remotely and not to attend the school.
