Oman new Covid-19 rules: returning citizens can now self-isolate at home

Oman new Covid-19 rules: returning citizens can now self-isolate at home

Omanis returning to their home country from overseas travel will no longer have to quarantine in a dedicated centre, such as a quarantine hotel or authorised company facility, a government statement said on Tuesday.

The Supreme Committee on Covid-19 "has decided to excempt Omanis arriving in the Sultanate through land, sea or air borders from mandatory institutional quarantine, but to undergo a home based isolation, together with all other procedures imposed on all arrivals in the Sultanate" the announcement said.

"Consequently, they will not need to provide proof of a hotel booking for seven nights, or a guarantee letter which specifies details of