Higher College of Technology issues statement on coronavirus

Oman Saturday 07/March/2020 11:30 AM
By: Times News Service
Higher College of Technology issues statement on coronavirus

Muscat: The Higher College of Technology has issued a statement on Saturday about what is being circulated about coronavirus.

A statement issued online by the college said: “The college is following what is being circulated about the spread of coronavirus. Out of our concern and for the safety of our students, the college has coordinated immediately with specialists at the Ministry of Health to take necessary steps towards communicating with the students who were thought to be in contact with one of the infected cases and to provide them with the necessary health care."

As for the academic status of the students who are subjected to domestic quarantine, the college said it will take steps to ensure that they are not “academically affected”.

The college has also called on everyone not to be drawn by rumours. “Follow our official channels for any latest development,” the college added.