Kuwait reported on Saturday 1,318 new COVID-19 infections, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 199,428.
The Kuwaiti Health Ministry also announced seven more deaths, taking the death toll to 1,120. The tally of recoveries nationwide rose by 992 to 185,231, while 13,077 coronavirus-related patients were receiving treatment.
On March 4, Kuwait’s government decided to impose a partial curfew, starting on March 7 from 5 p.m. local time (1400 GMT) to 5 a.m. until April 8, as part of its efforts to curb the COVID-19 spread.
During the curfew time, all commercial activities will be suspended and people are allowed to go to mosques on foot, and pharmacies, shops buying medical supplies, cooperative societies and markets are permitted to practice their activities through only delivery service.
In addition, the government also decided to close parks, restaurants and cafes are allowed to serve through delivery only and taxis to transfer two passengers only.
According to the decision, non-Kuwaitis will be prevented from entering the Arab country until further notice.
