LIVE: All movements will be prevented during lockdown, says ROP

The Supreme Committee members are holding the 13th press conference to talk about the latest updates on coronavirus outbreak in the country.

Following are the highlights from the press conference:

1- Minister of Health: We took the decision to lockdown governorates due to rising number of cases.

2- Minister of Health: We don't know when the education will resume and also we don't know when the vaccine will be available.

3- Minister of Health: The number of hospitalized cases remains low, mortality is low and the health sector in the Sultanate remains vigilant.

4- Undersecretary of MOCI: Trucks with a load of 3 tons and carrying products such as milk , vegetables, and meats ..ets and fuel and cooking gas trucks will be allowed to cross only through checkpoints from 7pm to 6am.


5- Minister of Health: Number of Omanis infected with coronavirus reached 82%.

6- Undersecretary of MOCI: Factories can only operate during the day time and those to wants to operate 24 hours should obtain special permits from Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

7- Royal Oman Police: During the lockdown period the movement will not allowed if it is walking or any other means of transport.

8- Royal Oman Police: OMR 100 fine for violating lockdown decisions.

9- Minister of Transport: Residents can return to Oman after obtaining a permission from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs through the airline or their affiliated institutions.