Oman bans commercial activity all day from May 8 to 15 - GulfToday

Oman bans commercial activity all day from May 8 to 15

  • 02 May 2021
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Oman will ban the movement of people and vehicles from 7:00pm to 4:00am from May 8 until May 15, the state news agency said on Sunday, citing the Supreme Committee for Combating Coronavirus.

Oman will also ban commercial activity all day during the same period, except for food stores, gas stations, health institutions, and pharmacies. Delivery services for all goods were also exempt.

Reuters


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