Oman imposes night-time curfew during Ramadan amid surge in COVID-19 cases

Oman imposes night-time curfew during Ramadan amid surge in COVID-19 cases

MUSCAT — A night-time ban on all commercial activities and movement of people throughout Oman during the holy month of Ramadan will come into effect on Wednesday, the Oman News Agency reported on Tuesday.The move, which was taken by the country's supreme committee tasked with tackling developments resulting from the coronavirus pandemic, amid rising cases of coronavirus in the Sultanate.As part of the night curfew, which begins from 9 p.m. and continues until 4 a.m., all types of gatherings, like Iftar in mosques, tents, or public assembling places are prohibited. The committee also imposed a ban on all social, sports, and cultural activities and any other group activities throughout the holy month of Ramadan.However, exemptions will be given to some activities, including the movement of 3-ton trucks, the operation of pharmacies, and the movement of employees of health and media sectors who hold relevant permissions, according to the report.Exemptions will also be given to workers at oilfields, water and electricity emergency services, loading and unloading operations within factories and stores,