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Arriving expat families in Oman are exempted from institutional quarantine

Families of expats who are traveling to Oman can be exempted from institutional quarantine, the Ministry of Health (MOH) has said.

At the same time, MOH in a circular issued to the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) said the families of expatriates must adhere to home quarantine, including wearing of the electronic tracking bracelet.

The decision was made following the efforts made by the Civil Aviation Authority jointly with other relevant authorities to review the decision on institutional quarantine.

“CAA has been asked to inform and instruct its specialists to approve this procedure while keeping in mind the safety of travelers coming to the Sultanate,” MOH statement said.

An official at CAA confirmed to the Observer that the MOH circular is valid and families traveling with children aged below 18 years are exempted from an institutional quarantine.

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