MUSCAT: His Excellency Dr. Ahmed Al Saidi, Minister of Health expressed hope that citizens and residents would stay at home and obey the instructions to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Speaking in an interview with Oman TV, the Minister said: “We are in the midst of a pandemic that nobody can predict when it will end. We have to get accustomed to doing what we are not used to doing in a normal situation.”
The Supreme Committee on Tuesday issued decisions to suspend all international flight operations over coronavirus fears starting from March 25. The government has directed authorities to bring back the stranded Omanis abroad and students who wish to return to Oman. According to the Minister the majority of Omanis arriving from abroad will be placed under institutional quarantine.
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Oman on Tuesday confirmed 88 cases of coronavirus of which 17 have recovered.
“The number of cases are increasing and it is important for all to join forces to limit the spread of the virus,” Al Saidi added.
