By: Times News Service
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Muscat: Only Omani citizens and residency permit holders will be able to enter the Sultanate from April 8, the Supreme Committee to deal with Covid-19 said on Monday. The decision will come into effect from Noon this Thursday.
The Supreme Committee also urged citizens and residents to avoid travel outside Oman during the coming days unless absolutely necessary, in the context of several countries tightening border controls to stop the spread of the pandemic. It also recommended limiting travel outside Oman for those on official assignments. A review of these decisions would be undertaken along with other measures, keeping in mind the latest developments to the spread of Covid-19 during the holy month of Ramadan.
Dubai: Only Omani citizens and holders of residency visas will be allowed to enter the Sultanate as of Thursday, April 8, state news agency ONA said on Monday.
The move was taken by the Supreme Committee tackling the COVID-19 pandemic, as part of a slew of restrictions to contain the pandemic as the number of daily reported infections continues to rise.
The committee also announced a seven-hour night curfew from 9pm to 4am during the holy month of Ramadan.
It also extended the suspension of all business activities and the ban on the movement of individuals and vehicles from 9pm to 4am during the fasting month.
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