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Oman to close its land borders

  • 17 Jan 2021
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Oman is set to close its land borders for the duration of one week, according to state news agency ONA on Sunday.

The closure is set to be effective from 6 p.m. (1400 GMT) on Monday, it is in line with the country’s effort to curb the spread of coronavirus. 

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The measure could last for just the intended one week or it could be extended, added ONA, according to the Gulf state’s coronavirus emergency committee.

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