Government quashes rumours on lifting of movement ban

Business Friday 14/August/2020 10:03 AM
By: Times News Service
Government quashes rumours on lifting of movement ban

Muscat: The Government Communication Centre (GC), has labelled as false, a rumour circulated in social media about the lifting of the movement ban and closure of governorates.

A statement issued online by the GC said: "There is no truth in what is being circulated about the lifting of decisions issued by the Supreme Committee related to the closure of the governorates and the prevention of movement. We note that the Supreme Committee's decision in this regard, issued on August 5, 2020, is in effect until 5:00 am on Saturday 15 August 2020 as long as no other updated decision is taken in the matter."