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Private sector companies in Oman must take steps to protect employees from coronavirus: Ministry

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Thursday, May 28, 2020

MUSCAT: In the wake of rising coronavirus cases in the country, private sector companies and institutions in Oman must take the necessary health and safety procedures to protect the employees, Ministry of Manpower said on Thursday.

In a statement issued by the Ministry said companies that has large workforce should create a work system ensuring the progress of the work while taking measures to protect the workers. “The Ministry of Manpower along with the Ministry of Health is meeting companies that employ larger workforce and to advise them the need to have a system that protects the employees during Covid-19,” Ministry of Manpower said in a statement.

“Preventive measures must be taken to protect both citizens and residents, Ministry added.

Oman on Wednesday reported 255 new coronavirus cases, taking the total tally to 8,373.

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