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Coronavirus scare: Non-Omanis banned from entering Sultanate of Oman

  •   Mon, Mar 16 2020 09:36:19 AM

Daijiworld Media Network - Muscat (MS)

Muscat, Mar 16: As a precaution against the pandemic coronavirus (COVID-19), the supreme committee of Oman has taken several measures.

The steps to control the dreaded pandemic was taken by the committee after the emergency meeting it held on Sunday, March 15 under the leadership of Sayyid Hamood bin Faisal Al Bussaidi, minister for interior of the country.

As the first measure all non-Omanis are barred from entering the country through land and sea entry points. This does not apply to citizens of GCC countries. All the people entering the country through all the three modes of entry will be kept in quarantine. This is applicable to even Omani citizens.


Muscat airport (file photo)

All the public parks and gardens will be closed till further notice. There will not be gathering for Friday prayers in mosques across the country. No social gatherings and weddings are allowed till further notice.

All the measures will be in place from Tuesday, March 17. The committee has asked everyone living in Sultanate of Oman to cooperate with the administration.

 
  

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Mon, Mar 16 2020

    We should also ban Foreign Nationals ...

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  • harish, muscat

    Mon, Mar 16 2020

    Italy reported its first two cases on 30 Jan.
    Total of ONLY 4 cases on 21 Feb.
    Total of 20 cases, on 22 Feb, the next day.
    23 Feb (79),
    24 Feb (>150),
    25 Feb (322),
    26 Feb (400),
    27 Feb (655),
    28 Feb (888),
    01 Mar (1577),
    02 Mar (1835),
    03 Mar (2263),
    05 Mar (3858),
    06 Mar (4636),
    08 Mar (7375 - 366 deaths - Clampdown of northern Italy 16 million people),
    09 Mar (9172 - 463 deaths - Countrywide lockdown)
    10 Mar (10149 - 631 deaths)
    11 Mar (12462 - 827 deaths)
    13 Mar (15000 -1400 deaths)
    Look at this. From just 4 cases 25 days back.....

    One of the main reasons is said to be the delay in enforcing restrictions in Italy. After China, Now it is fully blown up epidemic in Italy & it is moving to other European countries as declared by WHO. This is third stage in Italy & Europe & second stage in USA.
    In India, we are passing through 1st stage and 2nd stage is very near. China has shown the way to the world. This epidemic is controlled by precautions as there is no medicine available. Next 30 days are very crucial. We must follow the precautions & remain home as much as possible. We can defeat the virus by taking precautions suggested by WHO & remaining at home.

    Not to create panic
    but to emphasis importance of next 15 days for us 👆🏻
    Govt imposed restrictions and self restraint - both are very important to contain and localise the spread.

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  • Rudolf Rodrigues, Mumbai

    Mon, Mar 16 2020

    Italy is in a blowout exponential spread phase of CV, situation looks gloomy!

    Few days ago, 88 people including docs & healthcare staff have been quarantined in a reputed hospital in Mumbai just because of one patient who came for heart checkup!

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  • Praveen, Mlore

    Mon, Mar 16 2020

    Very sad news
    for those who are on annual leave and their Visa going to expire in this month
    For those who want to join their family,
    for those who ready to come on employment Visa,
    for those who gone on emergency leave and
    for those who gone on Annual Leave and re-scheduled their planned to return Muscat in this week...

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  • CHRISTO JOSE, kerala

    Mon, Mar 16 2020

    why?.....After +2 i want to visit oman....my papa is there.....i want to see him spend some times with him.....after +2 i will be staying in hostel so i couldn't able to see him :(.... I'm from india,kerala,thrissur.....

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  • Praveen, Mangalore

    Mon, Mar 16 2020

    For you only you papa is impotent . For Oman all peoples safety is impotent.
    Do not act like a foolish and comment.

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  • Jossie Mascarenhas, Bajpe

    Tue, Mar 17 2020

    Dear Jose, I can understand your feelings. Hope this scare will go away soon and you will be able to be with him for your holidays. Lets just hope for the best. Ok ?

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