Sayyid Hamoud bin Faisal al-Busaidi, Minister of Interior, Chairman of the Supreme Committee tasked with tackling developments resulting from coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, said that he and members of the Supreme Committee are honoured to express sincere sentiments of gratitude to His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik for his noble Royal patronage of tasks of the Supreme Covid-19 Control Committee. He pointed out that this Royal patronage had a great impact on the success of the committee’s tasks and the accomplishment of their desired objectives.

                     In a statement to Oman News Agency (ONA), the Minister pointed out that, after the end of enforcement of its decision to ban movement at night, the Committee now takes its decisions in accordance with specific well-studied data submitted to the panel by the specialized parties across different domains and sectors. The prime aim of the decisions is to protect individuals and the community against Covid-19 disease and alleviate its negative impacts, the Minister said.

                     He added that the purpose of the lockdown between governorates and prohibiting nighttime movement was to limit gatherings, particularly during Eid Al-Adha period, which provide suitable conditions for the spread of infection among people.

                     The Minister of Interior also thanked all members of society and commended their commitment during the periods of lockdown between governorates and ban on nighttime movement. This commitment, he said, proves Omani society’s great disciple and awareness of the significance of elevating supreme social and national interests above all other considerations.

                     The Minister reaffirmed that members of Omani society have become more adherent and dedicated to measures for prevention of Covid-19. This accomplishment, he said, constitutes a successful approach to live with the virus in a safe manner.

                     At the conclusion of his statement, Sayyid Hamoud bin Faisal, Minister of Interior, Chairman of the Supreme Committee tasked with tackling developments resulting from coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, addressed a message of thanks and appreciation to the Sultan’s Armed Forces and Royal Oman Police for their remarkable efforts in executing the decisions. He also hailed the commendable efforts of all health workers in combating the pandemic, noting that these efforts will have a positive effect in curbing the spread of the virus and alleviating its different impacts. ONA