Muscat: Over 250 people who came from countries affected by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have so far been quarantined.
Health Minister Dr Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Saidi announced the preventive measure as he was speaking during an interview on Oman TV.
The Minister of Health confirmed on Monday in an interview with Oman TV that the ministry had tracked 35 people who were close to the two passengers who tested positive to screen them and ensure that they have not been infected.