Covid-19: Oman extends land border closure by a week

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Muscat - The borders were closed on January 19 because of concerns about a new coronavirus variant, a measure that was extended last week.

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Published: Sun 31 Jan 2021, 7:01 PM

Last updated: Sun 31 Jan 2021, 7:15 PM

Oman will extend the closure of its land borders for another week, until Feb. 8, to curb the spread of the coronavirus, state TV said on Sunday, citing a decision by the Gulf state’s coronavirus emergency committee.

The borders were closed on January 19 because of concerns about a new coronavirus variant, a measure that was extended last week.


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