Muscat: Oman tightens restrictions on Kovid outbreak The Supreme Committee meeting agreed to close the country’s land borders until further notice. Expatriates living outside Oman will be allowed entry across the land border, but they must complete a seven-day quarantine. In addition to all this, the rules in force at the check posts must be strictly followed to cross the border.
Oman declares its borders on January 25. The government of Oman is tightening controls in the wake of the escalation of the Kovid outbreak. The number of people newly admitted to the hospital due to the virus has also increased along with the number of newly confirmed cases.
Earlier in the day, Oman’s health minister said the current situation was “worrying” and that the closure of land borders would continue. He made this clear at a press conference. At the same time, Kovid warned those who did not follow the guidelines exactly. Oman’s health minister has warned of “heavy costs” if precautionary measures are not taken properly.
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