Oman in third wave of COVID-19

The Sultanate of Oman is in its third wave of coronavirus outbreak, according to His Excellency Mohammed Al Hosni, Undersecretary of Ministry of Health.

“We are at the beginning of the third wave and we must do everything to reduce these infections,” Al Hosni said in an interview with Oman TV.

According to Al Hosni, 70 percent of population will be vaccinated by end of the year. “30% of vaccination will be completed by end of June,” he said.

“The vaccines are safe and very effective in preventing entry to intensive care, and all indications are indicating that,” he added.