Oman to close its land borders
- 17 Jan 2021
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Gulf Today Report
Oman is set to close its land borders for the duration of one week, according to state news agency ONA on Sunday.
The closure is set to be effective from 6 p.m. (1400 GMT) on Monday, it is in line with the country’s effort to curb the spread of coronavirus.
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The measure could last for just the intended one week or it could be extended, added ONA, according to the Gulf state’s coronavirus emergency committee.