Oman bans events, foreign travel and postpones universities’ opening to prevent spread of virus - GulfToday

Oman bans events, foreign travel and postpones universities’ opening to prevent spread of virus

  • 27 Jan 2021
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University students attend an event in Muscat, Oman. Twitter photo

Oman on Wednesday prohibited all group events, postponed students' return to universities and advised citizens and residents against foreign travel, in a tightening of measures against the coronavirus, state media said.

The ban on gatherings include international conferences, sports events and exhibitions, state news agency ONA said, citing a decision by the Gulf state's coronavirus emergency committee. Oman closed its land borders ten days ago.

Reuters


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