Oman bans entry of travellers from coronavirus-affected countries

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that visitors from coronavirus-hit counties will not be allowed to enter the Sultanate.

A statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday said: “Visitors who are coming to the Sultanate from countries where the disease is prevalent will not be allowed entry as a precautionary measure. They will not be allowed to enter from air, sea and land ports, even if they are transferred through other countries, and have valid visas.”