MUSCAT: Oman is studying a plan to implement COVID-19 vaccination mandatory as a prerequisite for people to enter public places, government sector institutions and for travel to and from the Sultanate, the Supreme Committee said on Thursday.

The committee headed by His Excellency Sayyid Faisal Bin Hamoud Al Busaidy met to decide on measures to contain the spread of coronavirus in the country.

The committee said it is currently studying a plan to impose mandatory vaccination as a prerequisite for even travelling to and from Oman. “The committee is currently studying taking appropriate measures related to vaccination to ensure public health for all, by setting the necessary controls to enter public places and benefit from the services provided by public sector institutions and facilities. It also includes travel controls to and from the Sultanate and other services and activities,” the committee said.