MUSCAT: The Supreme Committee said the fight against novel coronavirus is a shared responsibility and everyone has to play their due roles in tackling the virus.
The committee headed by His Excellency Sayyid Hamoud bin Faisal Al Busaidy, Minister of Interior lauded the efforts of healthcare workers in combating the spread of the virus and sought the cooperation of all sections of society for the same.
“In light of the steady rise in number of people catching the disease in the Sultanate, the Supreme Committee underlines the role of every individual, and society at large, in prevention against the disease, notably through commitment to precautionary measures,” a statement issued by the Committee said.
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The Committee also asked the public and private establishments to set policies, regulations and procedures to protect the employees against the virus.
SC has withdrawn the decision to exempt employees from appearing at workplaces in government agencies. It has allowed 50 percent of the staff to return to the offices from May 31. The committee also decided to lift the lockdown in Muscat Governorate from May 29.
