Shutdown of all governorates announced

23 Jul 2020 / Oman

In view of the increase in the number of people infected with coronavirus and to limit its spread, Oman’s Supreme Committee on COVID-19 has decided to close all governorates between 25 July and 8 August.

It has also been decided to prevent all types of movement and close public places and shops between the hours of 7pm and 6am during this period, with intensified patrols and points of control in the daytime. The committee also called for stopping gatherings of all kinds, especially Eid prayers, traditional Eid markets (landings), greeting gatherings, and collective celebrations of the feast.

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