Oman's COVID-19 Cases Stand at 82,050

Muscat municipality disinfects public places in the Omani capital. (ONA)
Muscat municipality disinfects public places in the Omani capital. (ONA)
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Oman's COVID-19 Cases Stand at 82,050

Muscat municipality disinfects public places in the Omani capital. (ONA)
Muscat municipality disinfects public places in the Omani capital. (ONA)

Oman's Health Ministry said on Tuesday that its total COVID-19 infections have risen to 82,050 while recovery rates have reached 93.5 percent.

The Ministry said that 48 new cases were admitted to hospital in the past 24 hours, raising the number of those receiving treatment to 458.

Meanwhile, the UAE said it had conducted up to 64,110 virus tests since Monday, revealing up to 262 new cases who are in stable condition.

UAE's ministry also reported one death raising the toll to 358 cases, amid a total of 56,961 recoveries.

The ministry called on everyone to abide by the precautionary measures and social distancing.



Saudi Defense Minister Receives Phone Call from Iranian Chief of Armed Forces

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)
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Saudi Defense Minister Receives Phone Call from Iranian Chief of Armed Forces

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz received a phone call from Iranian Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Sunday.

They reviewed bilateral relations in the defense field and discussed regional developments as well as efforts to maintain security and stability.