Kuwait bans entry for non-citizens for two weeks from February 7

Kuwait said on Wednesday it will suspend entry for non-citizens for two weeks as of Feb. 7, following a rise in coronavirus cases in the Gulf state.

However, foreigners, who are first degree relatives of Kuwaitis and travel companions of domestic and other workers, are excluded from the ban.

After an extraordinary meeting, chaired by Kuwaiti Prime Minister Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Anas Al-Saleh said the Cabinet ordered the closure of all commercial facilities, except for pharmacies, medical and food supplying outlets, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. every day and for one month starting from Feb. 7 (Sunday).

The Cabinet also imposed a one-week institutional quarantine on all arrivals at their expenses and another week quarantine at home, as of Feb. 21 and for one month.

It also instructed the Civil Service Commission to set a number of penalties on civil servants who do not abide by coronavirus preventive measures.

The cabinet called on all nationals and residents to comply with preventive health measures and guidelines.