MUSCAT: Lockdown restrictions can be lifted if coronavirus cases drop, Oman’s Minister of Health said on Thursday.
Currently, Muscat Governorate is under a lockdown,, while, Wilayat Muttrah and Jalan Bani Bu Ali are under sanitary isolation.
Speaking to the media on Thursday, Dr. Ahmed Al Said said: “Cases near Muttrah Souq area continues to drop. However, most of the cases are now reported in Wadi Kabir and Hamriya area. If we see a trend in numbers dropping, then we may think of lifting the restrictions. However, as of now, the restrictions will continue until May 29.”
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Regarding the decision to allow those people living outside the Muscat Governorate to exit during Eid holidays, the Minister said “this will be discussed” at the Supreme Committee meeting on Monday.
“The decision to allow people living outside Muscat to leave Muscat before Eid will discus on next Monday,” he added.
