Oman has decided to keep its land borders closed for one more week till 6 pm of February 1, a report said.

 

The decision comes as part of efforts of the Supreme Committee tasked with tackling developments resulting from coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic  to protect all individuals of society against the spread of the new Covid-19 strain, said a report in Oman News.

 

The Supreme Committee continues to follow up and assess the epidemiological situation in the Sultanate and the increase in the number of infected cases. The committee is also following up on the global updates of the pandemic and the spread of the new variant and will continue to take the appropriate decisions to protect its citizens and residents, the report said.