Supreme Committee lifts ban on exhibitions
Supreme Committee lifts ban on exhibitions
Published: 07:02 AM,Feb 10,2022 | EDITED : 11:02 AM,Feb 10,2022
MUSCAT: The Supreme Committee tasked with tackling developments resulting from coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic has monitored updates on the pandemic, means of protection against the virus and ways of curbing its spread.
The committee studied reports on the Covid-19 scenario indicating the flattening of the curve of positive cases and this supports the stable status of positive tests, despite a rise in number of people of admitted to Covid-19 wards or intensive care units. Accordingly, the Supreme Committee took the following decisions scheduled to be implemented on the date of publication of this statement.
To resume Friday congregational prayers and maintain the daily five prayers provided the number of worshippers does not exceed 50 per cent in each mosque and that all abide by the precautionary measures set in this regard.
To end the downsizing of staff required to attend at the workplace in units of the State’s administrative apparatus and other legal entities, while at the same time observing compliance with the precautionary measures set in this regard to avoid the spread of the disease.
To allow the operation of public halls at a capacity of 70 per cent of each venue provided all participants show proof of Covid-19 vaccination and abide by precautionary measures.
To allow holding of local and international conferences and exhibitions. The organisers have to stick to the terms and conditions set for practising these activities provided attendance does not exceed 70 per cent of capacity at the venue.
The Ministry of Education is mandated to issue a statement regarding determinants of education through the second semester of School Year 2021-2022. The Covid-19 Supreme Committee hereby requires government institutions and private sector establishments to make vaccination a pre-condition for entry into all government units and private sector establishments, including commercial complexes, restaurants and other business outlets. This also applies to attendance at cultural, sports and other collective activity venues. The committee also urges all citizens aged 12 years and above to go for the third dose of the Covid-19 vaccine. It is noted that the percentage of vaccination within this age segment is still low and stands at a mere 9 per cent, compared to 24 per cent among expatriates. — ONA
The committee studied reports on the Covid-19 scenario indicating the flattening of the curve of positive cases and this supports the stable status of positive tests, despite a rise in number of people of admitted to Covid-19 wards or intensive care units. Accordingly, the Supreme Committee took the following decisions scheduled to be implemented on the date of publication of this statement.
To resume Friday congregational prayers and maintain the daily five prayers provided the number of worshippers does not exceed 50 per cent in each mosque and that all abide by the precautionary measures set in this regard.
To end the downsizing of staff required to attend at the workplace in units of the State’s administrative apparatus and other legal entities, while at the same time observing compliance with the precautionary measures set in this regard to avoid the spread of the disease.
To allow the operation of public halls at a capacity of 70 per cent of each venue provided all participants show proof of Covid-19 vaccination and abide by precautionary measures.
To allow holding of local and international conferences and exhibitions. The organisers have to stick to the terms and conditions set for practising these activities provided attendance does not exceed 70 per cent of capacity at the venue.
The Ministry of Education is mandated to issue a statement regarding determinants of education through the second semester of School Year 2021-2022. The Covid-19 Supreme Committee hereby requires government institutions and private sector establishments to make vaccination a pre-condition for entry into all government units and private sector establishments, including commercial complexes, restaurants and other business outlets. This also applies to attendance at cultural, sports and other collective activity venues. The committee also urges all citizens aged 12 years and above to go for the third dose of the Covid-19 vaccine. It is noted that the percentage of vaccination within this age segment is still low and stands at a mere 9 per cent, compared to 24 per cent among expatriates. — ONA