Oman to continue ban on flights from 10 countries

The Sultanate of Oman has decided to continue with the suspension of flights from 10 countries, which are: Sudan, Lebanon, South Africa, Brazil, Nigeria, Tanzania, Ghana, Guinea, Sierra Leone and Ethiopia.

Additionally, if the traveller happened to have visited the above-mentioned 10 countries within 14 days before applying to enter the Sultanate, they would not be allowed entry into the Sultanate.

This was decided by the Supreme Committee tasked with tacking developments resulting from COVID-19 has followed up updates about the pandemic, measures of protection against the virus and ways to curb its spread.

The move was in a bid to protect individuals and society.

An exemption is granted to Omani citizens, diplomats and health workers and their families who all have to undergo the usual approved health procedures governing entry to the Sultanate.

The Supreme Committee also decided to extend online learning in government schools for two more weeks ending on March 25, 2021, with the exception of Grade 12 students, who will continue studying via Blending Learning System. During this period, an assessment will be made in light of epidemiological updates in the Sultanate.