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Oman announces one week border closure
By: ONA
The step has been taken to protect individuals and societies from the virus attack.
Muscat: The Supreme Committee tasked with tackling developments resulting from coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic held a meeting on Monday under the chairmanship of Sayyid Hamoud bin Faisal Al Busaidi, Minister of Interior.
The Committee studied announcements made by authorities in different countries around the world about the emergence of a new COVID-19 variant and measures undertaken to protect individuals and societies from the fierce virus attack and fast propagation.
The Supreme Committee decided to prohibit entry to and exit from the Sultanate via all travel outlets with effect from 1 am Tuesday, 22 December 2020, for a period of one week. The decision exempts cargo aircraft, ships and trucks. The Committee will continue monitoring the epidemiological situation of the new COVID-19 virus strain and will take appropriate decisions accordingly.
Oman Air to continue domestic flights during border closure
By: Times News Service
Muscat: Domestic and cargo flights operated by Oman Air will continue throughout the week-long border closure instituted by the Supreme Committee to deal with COVID-19.
“In line with the directives of Oman’s Civil Aviation Authority, Oman Air will suspend all international passenger flights to and from Muscat starting from Tuesday, 22 December 2020, for a period of one week,” said the airline in a statement.
“Domestic and cargo flights will continue operating as per the schedule,” added Oman Air.
For rebookings, guests holding Oman Air reservations can contact our call centre at +968 2453-1111, or Oman Air representatives in the respective countries.