MUSCAT: Oman has arrested a number of people who shared and produced content on social media, including rumours and news from unknown sources, about the novel coronavirus (COVID-9), affecting public order.
In a statement issued on Monday evening, the Public Prosecution said an unspecified number of people who published or promoted rumours about the spread of the virus have been arrested. “This also includes those who republished and forwarded to others,” Public Prosecution said.
“The Public Prosecution urges citizens and residents not to publish any news or information related to the epidemic and take information from official sources only,” the statement said.
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Early last month, nine people were arrested for spreading rumours on the deadly virus.
Meanwhile, Public Prosecution has warned public against use of services that are temporarily suspended by the Supreme Committee such as as shisha cafes, barber shops and beauty salons. “Public Prosecution has started investigations against these suspended services,” the statement added.
