Muscat: The number of arrivals in Oman ever since the institutional quarantine was made mandatory has reached more than 11,000 people, it was revealed by Sheikh Rashid bin Ahmed Al Shamsi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Social Development and Head of the Relief and Shelter Sector.
In a statement to Oman News Agency, Al Shamsi said that about 10 per cent of the mentioned figure were Omanis. The mandatory quarantine for all those arriving into Oman was announced by Oman’s Supreme Committee on February 10, to curb the spread of the new strain of Corona virus.
Subsequent to the announcement, certain private staff accommodation premises were permitted to allow their staff arriving into Oman on mandatory quarantine in their own staff quarters, subject to compliance of stipulated requirement.
Muscat: At the recent press conference by the Supreme Committee, Major Mohammed Al Hashami from the Directorate of Public Relations at Royal Oman Police said that the operations centre activated to receive calls reporting COVID-19 violations has received positive feedback
Anyone can call in and report incidents related to violations of the decisions of the Supreme Committee, by just calling the toll-free 1099 number.
Positive response
The number was circulated in social media channels and quickly found a positive response. Many said that the call was attended to in the second ring itself.
Najib Ur Rahman, who manages a series of shops in Muscat says he called the number to report a group that had assembled in a house near his shop. “The call was answered quickly and I gave them the information about the gathering. They took the details and ensured me that the necessary action will be taken.”
Dubai: The epidemiological situation in Oman is dangerous and worrying, said Dr. Ahmed Al Saidi, Minister of Health on Thursday.
“It is unfortunate that from mid-January until now, the numbers began to escalate and the number of inpatients began to take a dangerous turn. Within a period of less than two months, the number of intensive care patients increased to 70, compared to 20 cases,” the minister added.
Speaking during today’s press conference held by the Supreme Committee in charge of dealing with the control of COVID-19 in Oman, Al Saidi said that the intensive care units have returned to be under constant pressure, and deaths are continuing. “The situation is dangerous and worrying. Everyone must realize and take responsibility and everyone should be aware of the gravity of the situation and help prevent the spread of the epidemic.
Muscat: Minister of Labour Dr. Mahad bin Saeed Baouin has announced more opportunities for Omanis, this time in private and higher education institutions, reports Oman News Agency.
The move is expected to provide a much needed fillip in Oman’s localization drive to provide more jobs for citizens. Currently the higher education sector in Oman has many expatriates employed in administrative, teaching and top management positions.
Sheikh Nasr bin Amer Al Hosani, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Labour, stated that the decision stipulates that only Omanis can be employed in all administrative and financial positions, professions related to admission and registration, career guidance, student counselling, student affairs and student services in private higher educational institutions. Al Hosani said that the Ministry of Labour is in cooperation with its partners in this field to enhance investment and empower national cadres.