COVID-19: Mortality rate hits 25 per day in Oman | Times of Oman

COVID-19: Mortality rate hits 25 per day in Oman | Times of Oman

Muscat: Oman has recorded the highest mortality rate since the beginning of the pandemic at 25 deaths per day. "Oman is currently recording an alarming rise in the number of COVID-19 infections, which has led to an increase in the number of patients admitted into healthcare institutions, including those in intensive care facilities," said an online statement by Oman News Agency. "June has seen the highest number of new infections since the beginning of the pandemic in Oman, with 51, 321 cases. The highest total number of new cases previously recorded was in July last year, at 39, 089l 34, 901 cases of recovery were recorded during this month. The recovery rate decreased from 92 per cent to 87. 5 per cent," statistical analyst Ibrahim bin Ahmed Al Maimani said. Looking at he mortality index in June, it was noted that the number of deaths is still high, with total deaths so far reaching 755 deaths, at a rate of 25 deaths per day. As many as 344 deaths were previously recorded in April, a rate of 11. 5 deaths per day, he added.