Supreme Committee LIVE: Airports ready to operate, says Minister

Muscat: The Supreme Committee members is hosting the 10th press conference to discuss about coronavirus pandemic.

Here are the latest live updates:

1- Minister of Health: The authorities have decided to close Duqm from Saturday till July 3.

2- Minister of Health: 147 beds in the intensive care unit for those infected with the virus, and the number can be increased.

3- Minister of Health: 232 healthcare workers infected with coronavirus.

4- Minister of Health: All requirements and protocols for the operation of aviation and airports have been completed.

5- The Ministry of Health has registered 1067 new coronavirus cases.

6- Minister of Tourism: Tourist visas issued from March 1, 2020 until 31 of August 2020 will be extended to March 2021.

7- Minister of Tourism: Tourist establishments are allowed to benefit from the 4% tourist fees paid by tourists during the period from first of December 2019 - until August 31, 2020, by postponing their payment until after the state of recovery.

8- The Minister of Health: To this day, there is no medication specifically used to treat the Coronavirus.

9- Minister of Health: Strict measures will be taken while closing Dhofar. No one will be allowed to enter the governorate.

10- Minister of Transport: Coordination is going on to determine when we can open the borders with UAE. We are working on a comprehensive plan.

11- Dr. Saif Al Abri: Cases increased due to lack of commitment and adherence to safety measures.

12- Head of Dhofar Municipality: The decision to close Dhofar will continue until the pandemic reduces because precautionary measures cannot be applied in tourist sites due to the large number of tourists.

13- Minister of Health: We still have confidence in our society, and we still count on community awareness.

14- Minister of Health: The 2nd and the 3rd set of commercial activities will be reopened in Wilayat Muttrah from next Sunday 14th of June from 7am till 6pm per day except Hamriyah, Wadi Kabeer industrial area and Muttrah Souq.

15- Minister of Health: Commercial shops in Ruwi souq will be closed during weekends.