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Oman to impose night movement ban from October 11 amid rising COVID-19 cases

TAS News Service

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Friday, October 9, 2020

MUSCAT: In the wake of rising coronavirus cases, the Supreme Committee has decided to impose night movement ban in the country from October 11 till October 24.

According to a statement issued by Oman TV, the movement ban will start from 8pm to 5am from October 11 to 24. During this time all public places and shops will be closed.

The committee also decided to close all the beaches in the country until further notice. The SC also will shut some activities that was previously allowed to open as “it did not comply with the requirements set,” the statement said.

The competent authorities will also name and shame the violators by publishing their photographs in various media outlets.


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