MUSCAT: Ahead of Ramadan, the Supreme Committee has announced a series of restrictions to contain the spread of coronavirus in Oman.

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Following are the decisions taken by the Committee on Monday, April 5, 2021:

1.   Extending the decision on closure of all commercial activities while at the same time allowing the movement of people and vehicles in all governorates of the Sultanate between 8pm and 5am from Thursday, 8 April 2021, till the morning of the first day of Ramadan.
 
2.  Imposing a nighttime ban on all commercial activities and prohibiting the movement of people and vehicles between 9 pm and 4 am throughout the holy month of Ramadan.
 
3.  Prohibiting the performance of Taraweeh congregational prayers in mosques.
 
4.  Imposing a total ban on all types of gatherings, like Iftar-Sa’im, in mosques, tents or public assembling places.
 
5.  Imposing a ban on all social, sports and cultural activities and any other group activities throughout the holy month of Ramadan.
 
6.  Restricting entry to the Sultanate only to Omani citizens and residency holders with effect from 12 pm on Thursday, 8 April 2021.