MUSCAT: Sponsor (employer) of expat residents must now pay for the coronavirus treatment, Oman’s Minister of Health said on Thursday.
Speaking at the press conference, Dr. Ahmed Al Saidi said free treatment are for those expats who cannot afford to pay. “The testing is free, and the treatment is free for those expats who cannot afford to pay or do not have a sponsor. However, legally, sponsors must pay for the treatment of their expat employees,” Al Saidi added.
Oman on Thursday confirmed 322 new coronavirus cases of which 242 are expats.
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