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Muscat lockdown: Public safety is our priority, says Royal Oman Police

Of the total 546 coronavirus cases reported on Saturday, 440 are from Muscat governorate.

TAS News Service

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Saturday, April 11, 2020

MUSCAT: The Royal Oman Police has reiterated that the control points across the Muscat governorate has been activated to ensure safety of the public and to reduce the spread of coronavirus.

“The lockdown measures are taken including activating control points are for public safety and to reduce the spread of the virus. We request everyone to follow the rules set by the Supreme Committee,” a senior ROP official told The Arabian Stories. 

Oman on Saturday confirmed 546 coronavirus cases of which 440 are from Muscat governorate. 

ROP also urged citizens and residents in Muscat to stay indoors and to go out if there is absolutely necessity. “Movements are restricted except for grocery shopping or medical emergency. If you are going to office, then you must carry a work permit,” he added.

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