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Covid-19: We thank the people of Muttrah for their commitment, says Minister

Sanitary isolation in most parts of Wilayat Muttrah will be lifted from June 6.

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Thursday, June 4, 2020

MUSCAT: As sanitary isolation in most parts of Wilayat Muttrah will be lifted from Saturday, June 6, His Excellency Dr. Ahmed Al Saidi, Minister of Health has thanked the people for their commitment and support in fighting the coronavirus pandemic.

Since April 1, the country closed Wilayat Muttrah to contain the spread of coronavirus. Even after lifting lockdown restrictions in Muscat Governorate, Muttrah was still places under the isolation due to high number of cases.

“We thank the people of Muttrah for their cooperation and commitment, as they have been our partners and supporters in curbing the spread of the pandemic,” Al Saidi said on Thursday.

However, the iconic Muttrah Souq, Hamriyah and Al Wadi Al Kabir Industrial area will remain closed. “Cases are still high in these areas and therefore it will remain closed,” said Dr. Saif Al Abri, DG of Infectious Disease at Ministry of Health.

According to Al Abri, the permitted commercial activities can be opened from 7am to 9pm everyday.

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