Philippines, Egypt added to Oman’s travel ban list

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The Philippines and Egypt were the latest inclusion in Oman’s list where travelers from the said countries are banned from entering the Sultanate.

The decision was issued by the Supreme Committee, which takes lead in the country’s fight the coronavirus pandemic, and took influence on Friday, May 7.

Travelers from Egypt and the Philippines, and those who transited in virtually any of the said countries through the 2 weeks, are particularly afflicted by the travel restriction a report from Times of Oman said.

Omani citizens, diplomats, health workers and their own families are excluded from the most recent rule but are subject to the procedures adopted after entering the Sultanate, the report added.

Oman earlier added India, Pakistan and Bangladesh to the travel ban list, joining Sudan, Lebanon, South Africa, Brazil, Nigeria, Tanzania, Ghana, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Ethiopia and the uk where their residents have been barred from entering since February 24.
Source: https://www.arabnews.com

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