Gulf News, Wednesday, Oct 7, 2020 | Safar 20, 1442
Hospitals in Muscat nearing capacity
Oman:
The Omani Minister of Health, Dr. Ahmed Al Saeedi, has said that the
capacity of hospitals in Muscat to handle COVID-19 patients is nearing
saturation point, especially in intensive care.
“Whether we like it or not, the pandemic situation still prevails in
society. At the same time, the wheel of the economy must keep moving and
this will only happen with the opening of activities. It is sad that we
exceeded 100,000 cases in the Sultanate on Sunday and reported 42 deaths
in just three days, including the weekend.”
Al Saeedi said that, unfortunately, some citizens and residents are not
following the safety procedures and warned against holding weddings,
gatherings, and events for condolences, which only add to the sorrow of
the people.”
The ministry pointed out that 64 patients were hospitalised over the
past 24 hours, adding that the total number of current hospitalised
COVID-19-infected patients stands at 557, of which 210 are in intensive
care units.