MoH: Spread of Seasonal Flu can be Limited if Precautions are Followed

Merge 104.8  |  01 November 2022

The Ministry of Health (MoH) called on people to take their precautions against the seasonal influenza, saying that while it is relatively harmless, it is spreading fast.

An expert from the ministry said that normal flu symptoms include cough, sneezing and fever, and he added that the virus could be passed on to others in the event of close contact.

He suggested wearing a mask, avoiding close contact with others, resting at home, maintaining hygiene, and following cough and sneeze etiquette.

Finally, he added that no new mutants of COVID-19 have been reported in the Sultanate yet.