MUSCAT: The Sultan’s Armed Forces and Royal Oman Police have appealed to the public to stay at home and avoid unnecessary travel to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
On Wednesday, Oman intensified its measures aimed at combating the coronavirus by having the Sultan’s Armed Forces and Royal Oman Police setup checkpoints at entrances and exits of all governorates in order to control and monitor the movement of all citizens and residents.
“We request everyone to avoid unnecessary travel. We have restricted the movements of citizens and residents. We request everyone to stay at home for your own safety,” a senior ROP official said.
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Earlier, on Wednesday, the authorities closed Wilayat Muttrah as part of isolation to contain the virus.
Who are exempted?
According to the statement issued by the Ministry of Defence, the movement include public and private sector employees whose job requires their presence at offices to undertake necessary work as determined by the heads of departments.In addition to the ambulance and emergency vehicles, military and security vehicles, vehicles transporting foodstuff and other essentials are also exempted.“Vehicles transporting commercial and construction materials, petroleum derivatives and other materials used by the public and private sectors are also allowed.”However, citizens and residents are allowed to move in exceptional cases that will be assessed at the checkpoints by security officials.
