Oman registers 157 new COVID-19 cases, 22 deaths - GulfToday

Oman registers 157 new COVID-19 cases, 22 deaths

  • 17 May 2020
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This photo shows the bird’s-eye view of Omani capital Muscat.

Oman's Ministry of Health announced on Sunday 157 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the Sultanate to 5,186.

The Oman News Agency, ONA, quoted the ministry as saying that 22 individuals had died from the virus, and 1,465 patients had recovered.

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