Muscat: In view of the increase in the number of people infected with (Covid 19 and to limit its spread, the Supreme Committee on Covid-19 has decided to close all governorates between July 25 and August 8.

It also decided to prevent all types of movement and close public places and shops during this period between 7 pm and 6 am, with intensified patrols and points of control in the daytime.

The committee also called for stopping gatherings of all kinds, especially Eid prayers, traditional Eid markets (landings), greeting gatherings, and collective celebrations of the feast.Oman Observer