The Ministry of Health (MOH) has announced the registration of 15 new cases confirmed with Covid-19 on Saturday.

Five (5) cases are linked with having close contact with confirmed cases of coronavirus, and eight (8) cases are related to travel, while two (2) cases are under epidemiological investigation.

This brings the total number of COVID-19 cases registered in the Sultanate to 167.

The Ministry affirms that 23 cases have totally recovered.

Region-wise, Muscat continued to top the list with 107 cases, followed by Dakhiliyah (14), North Batinah (13), South Batinah (8), Dhofar (6), South Sharqiyah (1), Dhahirah (1), Buraimi (1).

MOH calls upon all to adhere to the quarantine procedures.

The Ministry also advises all citizens and residents to keep on washing hands with water and soap, as well as avoiding touching the face, nose, mouth, and eyes and following the healthy habits when coughing and sneezing.

Full adherence to social distancing instructions issued by the Supreme Committee and the MOH is further required.Oman Observer