MUSCAT: His Excellency Sayyid Hamoud bin Faisal Al Busaidy, Minister of Interior and Chairman of the Supreme Committee has stated that the spike in the number of coronavirus cases in the country is “worrying” and said that the measures taken including the lockdown is aimed at protecting lives.
Sayyid Hamoud’s statement comes after his visit to the control checkpoints. Oman has imposed a 15-day nationwide lockdown to contain the spread of the coronavirus outbreak.
“The high number of Covid-19 cases in the recent period is worrying, and in many cases it has led to people losing loved ones in their family, friends and members of their community,” he said.
Read More
- Bilarab bin Haitham Initiatives to host Muscat Art 2026 featuring over 300 artists
- HH Sayyid Theyazin to accompany His Majesty on UK state visit, his first since appointment as Deputy PM for Economic Affairs
- Tropical depression forms over Arabian Sea; no direct impact on Oman expected
- Consumer gets RO 1,500 refund after contractor dispute in Oman’s North Al Batinah
- Oman and Lebanon sign MoU to boost agricultural cooperation and food security
“The measures taken by the Supreme Committee are aimed at protecting lives, returning national economic activity, and returning life to normal in the very near future,” the Minister explained.
Sayyid Hamoud also thanked the health workers, including doctors, nurses, and administrators, “who have dedicated themselves and have spared no effort to combat this pandemic.”
“Thank you to the Sultan’s Armed Forces, the Royal Oman Police and other institutions who are making exceptional efforts; To implement inter-governorate closure decisions, prevent movement at night, and enforce other decisions. Everyone’s efforts during this period will be appreciated adding a new chapter in Oman’s glorious history,” he added.
