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COVID-19: Jail for violating Supreme Committee decisions; wearing masks mandatory in Oman

In a new set of decisions taken by the Committee also asked people to mandatorily wear face masks while in public.

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Monday, May 18, 2020

MUSCAT: The Supreme Committee on Monday directed the Royal Oman Police (ROP) to arrest and fine those who are violating the coronavirus (Covid-19) preventive measures.

In a new set of decisions taken by the Committee also asked people to mandatorily wear face masks while in public places including commercial centres, work places and while using transportation.

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The committee also banned all Eid-related gatherings, including prayer. Oman on Monday reported 193 new coronavirus cases, taking the total tally to 5,379

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