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Original Research

SocioCultural and Religious Impacts Upon Covid-19 Pandemic Physical Distancing Public Practices

Mudhar Al Adawi1 Department of Nursing, Royal Hospital, Muscat, Oman
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Hasina Al Harthi2 Department of Training & Studies, Royal Hospital, Muscat, Oman
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Samiha Al Habsi1 Department of Nursing, Royal Hospital, Muscat, Oman
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Khalid Al Busaidi2 Department of Training & Studies, Royal Hospital, Muscat, OmanORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-1501-3563
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Issa Al Salmi3 Medicine Department, Royal Hospital, Muscat, Oman;4 Internal Medicine, Oman Medical Specialty Board, Muscat, OmanCorrespondence[email protected]
ORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-3443-5972
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Pages 8819-8831 | Published online: 25 Nov 2021

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