People still cautious despite reopening of businesses

  • Date: 03-Dec-2020
  • Source: Times of Oman
  • Sector:Economy
  • Country:Oman
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People still cautious despite reopening of businesses

Muscat: Although many businesses in Oman have been allowed to reopen, people in the country remain cautious about visiting them, owing to concerns they have over exposing themselves and their families to potential infection. The Supreme Committee for dealing with COVID-19 allowed some 20 economic activities, including museums, tourist sites and cinemas to reopen, while beaches and parks were also once again made accessible to the public.But Susan Thomas, an Indian expat in Oman, is cautious about the chances of contracting the coronavirus if she goes to a public place.“We are quite keen on going to the beach this weekend, because going outdoors is a great opportunity for us to connect as a family,” she said. “Directives have been issued for the safety of everyone, but we are still concerned about what were to happen if some were to not follow these rules, or unknowingly transmit the infection to us.”Under the rules for reopening, many of the businesses that have been allowed to resume operations must operate at reduced capacity, and follow a number of sanitisation protocols to keep their staff and customers safe.“Yes, Oman is a lovely country to explore, from its wadis to its forts,” said Greg Davies, an