No indications to prove new COVID-19 variant is dangerous, says Minister

Muscat:  There are no indications to prove the new Covid-19 variant is more dangerous, Oman’s Minister of Health said.  

Speaking in an interview with Oman TV, His Excellency Dr. Ahmed Al Saidi said: “There are no indications so far that the new strain of Covid-19 is more dangerous than the previous one,” 

“The decisions of the Supreme Committee are based on the epidemiological situation of the virus, and there is continuous follow-up and monitoring,” the Minister noted.  

“Wearing a mask, social distancing, and personal hygiene are permanent treatments,” he added.