Times News Service :
Muscat: The Kuwaiti government announced on Thursday, a nationwide night curfew for a month and an extension to the ban on entry of non-Kuwaitis into the country until further notice due to an alarming rise in Covid-19 infections.
According to the Kuwait News Agency: “The curfew will be imposed from 5:00 pm until 5:00 am local time, from Sunday March 7 until April 8. The Foreign Minister and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs in a statement noted that the National Guard forces, in cooperation with police personnel, are tasked with enforcing the night curfew.”
“During the curfew time, people are allowed to go to mosques on foot, and visit pharmacies, shops for
medical supplies. Cooperative societies and markets are permitted to practice their activities through only delivery. The Ministry of Commerce and industry is assigned to take necessary measures to deliver goods to basic suppliers during the night curfew and enable them to attend their auctions.”
During the non-curfew period, people are banned from entering restaurants and cafes, but can receive their orders through delivery service or from inside their cars. Taxis are allowed to transfer two passengers only, and all sitting places at public areas and public parks are closed.
The decision on banning non-Kuwaitis from entering the country has been extended until further notice, the minister noted. The cabinet has urged all citizens and residents to abide by all precautionary measures and health requirements as well as halt all gatherings to curb the Covid-19 epidemic and maintain the safety of all.
