As part of its efforts to limit the spread of coronavirus and protect workers in Duqm, the Special Economic Zone Authority at Duqm (SEZAD) has announced that institutional isolation facilities with thousand beds has been provided in the wilayat..

Dr. Ismail Al Balushi, CEO, SEZAD said that four locations have been prepared for institutional isolation and healthcare for expected COVID-19 cases in Duqm.

“All locations are furnished with about 1000 beds, funded by the companies operating in SEZAD, and will be handed over to the Ministry of Health for its supervision,” said Al Balushi.

He added, “Some projects operating in SEZAD have prepared places with over 500 beds to quarantine their employees for two weeks upon their return from leave.”