In the wake of the recent spike in Covid-19 cases in Salalah, the authorities here have sealed a market area opposite the old Oman Cinema area, popularly known as Bengali Market.

According to the latest Covid-19 bulletin of the Ministry of Health, Dhofar recorded 26 new cases with a total number to 326, while 296 of them are in Salalah with 25 new cases.

According to the local authorities, the isolation of the market is part of the precautionary measures to combat the spread of the virus, which witnessed a sudden rise in positive cases in Salalah.

Till the end of May, Salalah had only 28 positive cases, which reached up to 72 by June 12. There was a sudden spike of 81 cases on June 14, which brought a total case to 153. There has been an increase in number since then.

The current numbers stand at 326 in the Dhofar Governorate, out of which 296 are from Salalah. With 48 recoveries the number of currently sick is 246.

The level of alertness in the city is generally high with the use of masks, hand gloves, and social distancing in public places.

SOURCE: OMANOBSEVER