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Coronavirus: Oman announces 14 new fatalities as total infections near 60,000

Oman has reported 14 new fatalities due to coronavirus over the past 24 hours and an additional 1,389 new COVID-19 cases, raising the total to 59,568, the health ministry announced Tuesday.Read the latest updates in our dedicated coronavirus section.As the daily death toll increases, the overall death toll has reached 273 as of July 14.Meanwhile, an additional 730 recoveries were recorded, taking the total to 37,987, according to the health ministry.Of the newly detected cases, 1,050 are Omani nationals and 339 and foreigners.As cases continue to increase, the health ministry urges citizens and residents to comply with the following preventative measures:1. Wear a face mask at all times while in public and in crowded places.2. Maintain social distancing of at least two meters.3. Continuously wash your hands with water and soap, or use hand sanitizer.4. Avoid touching your face, nose or eyes.5. Only leave your home for necessary reasons.6. Avoid family visits unless absolutely necessary and do not bring along young children.7. Follow healthy habits when sneezing or coughing.8. Self-quarantine if any symptoms appear or in the event of coming into contact with an infected individual.Read more:Mecca authorities set guidelines for upcoming limited capacity HajjAbu Dhabi implements laser screening for entry amid COVID-19 lockdownCoronavirus immunity may disappear within months, says latest UK study
Source: Al Arabiya
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Coronavirus: Abu Dhabi tourism sector revives with growth in hotel occupancy in July

Abu Dhabi’s Department of Culture and Tourism announced Monday that hotel occupancy rates in the emirate rose 3 percent year-on-year in the first week of July as the tourism sector begins its slow recovery from the coronavirus fallout.The coronavirus pandemic caused an unprecedented global shutdown in travel, with many countries only now beginning to reopen borders and allow travel for citizens and residents.Abu Dhabi, and the UAE at large, have instituted large public health policies to allow the tourism sector and business in general to begin to recover. Government authorities have also announced a myriad of giant stimulus packages to protect the economy throughout the pandemic.For all the latest headlines follow our Google News channel online or via the appThe tourism industry contributes heavily to Abu Dhabi’s economy, and rising hotel occupancy rates may be a sign of recovery.“Abu Dhabi has long been known for its unparalleled hospitality and diverse range of offerings. The progress we have seen since the start of this month was achieved by simply leveraging our offerings and the existing high standard of hospitality, to help us speed up the enlivenment of our sector and elevate further from that point,” Ali Hassan Al Shaiba, Executive Director of Tourism and Marketing at DCT Abu Dhabi said, state news agency WAM reported.“The support we have received from government authorities has also been a key driver in the progress of the tourism sector. Their handling of the current situation has been beyond exceptional, providing us with a sense of optimism for the future of our destination and sector,” he added.Read more:Coronavirus: Abu Dhabi implements laser screening for entry amid COVID-19 lockdownCoronavirus in UAE: Abu Dhabi implements COVID-19 safety measures as flights resumeUFC Fight Island: Abu Dhabi event set to launch as world wrestles with coronavirus
Source: Al Arabiya
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