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Coronavirus: Oman suspends all types of visas

Oman on Wednesday confirmed 39 cases of coronavirus.

TAS News Service

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Thursday, March 19, 2020

MUSCAT: Due to the current situation regarding the spread of the coronavirus, Oman has suspended all types of visas until further notice, the Royal Oman Police (ROP) informed.

Oman on Wednesday confirmed 39 cases of coronavirus, while it also took tough measures to combat the virus including suspending entry to the country for all except Omanis, shuttering shopping malls, public beaches, gyms, health clubs and suspending public transportation. However, Orange Taxis are allowed to operate.

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