Kuwait suspends indoor social events

The move is an effort to curb the spread of Covid-19 in the country

Authorities in Kuwait have announced a decision to temporarily suspend all indoor social events until 28 February 2022, in an effort to reduce the spread of Covid-19 caused by a lack of social distancing.

The Kuwaiti Cabinet made the decision during its weekly meeting and said it would continue to review the epidemiological situation in the country throughout the period.

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In addition, authorities stated that all travellers arriving in the country would be obligated to provide a PCR certificate with a negative result, taken at a maximum of 72 hours before their flight’s departure time.

Kuwait has begun to offer a third or booster dose of the Covid-19 vaccine free of charge to those over the age of 50, without a prior appointment.