<p class="MsoNormal">Oman will close its borders on April 8, after which it will only allow entry to Omani citizens and residence holders, according to the new rules drawn up by its Supreme Committee on Monday. These rules are part of an effort to curb the spread of the coronavirus in the gulf nation, with cases surging again after decreasing below 100 in December. </p><p class="MsoNormal"></p>