MUSCAT: Oman is ranked among the best Arab countries in COVID-19 recovery, according to the latest update from Nikkei index.

Oman is also ranked 44th globally which highlights the efficacy and effectiveness of the measures taken by the Sultanate to limit the spread of the virus, and help restore normal life.

According to the latest data issued by Ministry of Health, the Sultanate’s recovery rate touched 98.4 per cent. The index, which is issued monthly, also ranked Bahrain, the Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and Morocco among the best Arab countries in recovering from the virus.

Malta topped the world in recovering from the virus, followed by Chile, while China fell from first place to ninth.The indicator assesses countries and regions based on the infection management and vaccine release.