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Covid-19: Group arrested for defying ban on public gathering in Oman

TAS News Service

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Monday, May 18, 2020


MUSCAT: 
The Royal Oman Police has arrested a group of people on Monday for gathering, practicing sporting activities and violating the Supreme Committee’s decision in the wake of coronavirus outbreak in the country.

In a statement issued online, ROP said “they were arrested from North Al Batinah Governorate and has been referred to the judicial authorities.”

ROP has called on citizens and residents to avoid public gatherings to avoid the spread of Covid-19.

Earlier on Monday, the Supreme Committee directed the 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.

Oman on Monday reported 193 new coronavirus cases, taking the total tally to 5,379.

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