Supreme Committee Live: About 25000 people to benefit from new loan program – Times of Oman

Supreme Committee Live: About 25000 people to benefit from new loan program – Times of Oman

HE Dr. Ahmed Mohammed Al-Saidi. Minister of Health

Muscat: The Supreme Committee members is addressing the media.

Highlights from the interview:

1- 27,000 cases were recorded in the Sultanate within a month.

2- 1361 new cases have been registered today, 25318 have recovered.

3- Dr. Abdulaziz bin Mohammad Al Hinai, CEO of the Oman Development Bank: "The interest-free loan program will include full-time job owners with taxis, babysitters, beauty salons and entrepreneurs. The loan will be extended over four years, with a six-month grace period"

4- Minister of Transport: "The penalty for not wearing a mask is currently OMR 20. We are considering to increase the fine. We are also discussing the need to intensify inspection and monitoring teams."

5- Minister of Health: "Resuming some areas is possible in the event of non-compliance with the procedures, and when a community outbreak of the epidemic is observed."

6- Minister of Transport: "The operating cost of the aviation sector has been reviewed and reduced, in line with the current conditions. A number of employees have been demobilised, including pilots."

7- Dr Saif Al Abri: "Coexistence document, has been classified into three levels and includes several sectors such as education, tourism, transportation and specialised teams that set gradual return controls for these