4,583 COVID-19 cases recorded among children, teens in Oman

Merge 104.8  |  23 July 2020

Speaking this morning [Thursday, July 23] at the 13th press conference of the Supreme Committee for COVID-19, committee members noted the following points:

Dr. Saif Al Abri, Director General of Disease Surveillance & Control at the Ministry of Health

— Thus far in Oman, COVID-19 cases among children between the ages of one month and 14-years-old is 4,583.

H.E. Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Futaisi, Minister of Transport

— There are many countries, such as India or Bangladesh, where air transport is still not easy amid the current situation — though more flights are being facilitated.

— For companies who need to deport an employee they can do so either directly via the airline to organize a seat on one of the special flights, or they can do it through the employee’s embassy.

— However, if there are any fines held against the individual, they must be paid before exiting the country.

Brigadier General Hassan Al Mujaini, Head of Moral Guidance

— There will be no exceptions made for vehicles at checkpoints across governorates during the lockdown period, other than for emergency vehicles such as police and ambulance, as well as maintenance vehicles, and trucks carrying foodstuffs with a valid permit.

— For individuals requiring medical treatment and who need to move between governorates for health reasons, an approved letter or text messages from the hospital is required to be shown at the checkpoint.

(Also read: Oman working with pharmaceutical companies to get COVID-19 vaccine.)