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People conserve as total curfew makes it difficult to secure needs
KUWAIT: Shops are closed at the Mubarakiya Market in Kuwait City during the 20-day nationwide lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, on May 11, 2020. — Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat By Ben GarciaKWAIT: During the total lockdown, people are stuck with family, friends and even alone for 22 hours, and only allowed to walk and breathe the fresh air from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm. “I bought some food good for a few days. I don’t know if it would even...
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COVID-19 and the hidden face of idolatry
We hear it often: COVID-19 knows no nationality. And yes that is true. It doesn’t. But we do. We not only know nationality, we know nationalism. Both locals and expatriates are getting infected, but all we hear is how the latter are the cause. We forget to take into account the ratio of foreigners to locals and the living spaces of both. We also forget to take into account the fact that both citizens and non-citizens are flouting...
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Full curfew expected to help reduce COVID-19 cases: Health Minister
KUWAIT: His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah chairs a cabinet meeting via video call. — KUNA KUWAIT: Kuwait’s Government urged the public Monday to abide by the full curfew and comply with health authorities’ instructions as the curfew was expected to reduce the number of coronavirus cases. Minister of Health Sheikh Dr Basel Al-Sabah, in an online briefing for the cabinet, chaired by His Highness the...
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Kuwait reports 7 deaths, 598 new virus cases
KUWAIT: The ministry of health yesterday announced 598 new coronavirus (COVID-19) infections in the last 24 hours, bringing the total to 9,286 cases, while seven deaths were reported as well, bringing fatalities up to 65. In its daily press briefing, Health Ministry Spokesperson Dr Abdullah Al-Sanad said 131 patients are in intensive care. The ministry also announced the recovery of patients 178, bringing the total to 2,907 recoveries. The new...
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19 dead as Iran warship hit by ‘friendly fire’
JASK, Iran: A handout picture provided yesterday shows the damaged Konarak vessel, hit by a friendly fire missile during naval exercises, docked at Jask port in southern Hormozgan province. – AFP TEHRAN: An Iranian warship was hit by a friendly fire missile during naval exercises, killing 19 sailors, state media and the army said yesterday, amid tensions with the US in Gulf waters. The incident involving the Konarak vessel occurred on Sunday...
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Ooredoo distributes Girgian gifts to frontliners at Jaber Hospital
KUWAIT: Ooredoo staff with frontliners in a group photo. KUWAIT: Ooredoo Telecom, the first to introduce innovative digital services in Kuwait, celebrated Girgian differently this year amid the ongoing COVID-19 situation in the country. The Company distributed Girgian gifts to frontline staff at Sheikh Jaber Hospital; stemming from its Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives and its commitment to supporting the government and its entities....
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KUWAIT: Kuwait has taken all necessary precautions with relevant authorities to ensure steady supplies of gas canisters to customers. Kuwait Oil Tankers Company (KOTC) said in a statement on Sunday that it has stockpiles of liquefied gas canisters sufficient for the local market for a long time. The company plants are pursuing their strategic role for meeting the state needs for gas. People had rushed to cooking gas canister shops at...
Paople queue in front of a shop to refill their gas cylinders in Kuwait City on May 10, 2020, a day after Kuwaiti authorities announced a 20-day total lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. - The lockdown will be implemented from May 10 to 30, during which public sector tasks will be performed remotely while private sector activities are suspended except for essential functions, Kuwait's relevant authorities announced on Twitter. (Photo by YASSER AL-ZAYYAT / AFP)
Cooking gas supplies sufficient for the long haul: KOTC
KUWAIT: Kuwait has taken all necessary precautions with relevant authorities to ensure steady supplies of gas canisters to customers. Kuwait Oil Tankers Company (KOTC) said in a statement on Sunday that it has stockpiles of liquefied gas canisters sufficient for the local market for a long time. The company plants are pursuing their strategic role for meeting the state needs for gas. People had rushed to cooking gas canister shops at...
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Interior Minister urges servicement to implement curfew in decisive manner
Charges filed against volunteer for beating worker By Hanan Al-SaadounKUWAIT: Deputy Premier and Interior Minister Anas Al-Saleh called Sunday on servicemen to deal in a decisive manner with people violating the full curfew that entered force on Sunday. "Government resolutions achieve security of citizens and expatriates, and safeguard their safety and wellbeing," Saleh, also Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs, said during a meeting with...
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Coronavirus in Kuwait: What we know so far
KUWAIT: Kuwait has recorded 8,688 cases infected with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) as of Sunday, in addition to 58 deaths. With the exception of 114 cases in intensive care, all infected cases are in stable condition and are recovering in quarantined locations designated by the government for this purpose, while hundreds have been discharged from quarantine after exhibiting no symptoms during their 14-day quarantine period, the Ministry of...
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Kuwait FM delivers messagefrom Amir to Qatari Amir
DOHA: Qatari Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani meets with Kuwait's Foreign Minister Sheikh Dr Ahmad Nasser Mohammad Al-Sabah. -- KUNA photos DOHA/KUWAIT: Kuwait's Foreign Minister Sheikh Dr Ahmad Nasser Mohammad Al-Sabah conveyed a verbal message from His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah to Qatari Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, in Doha on Sunday. The message deals with ways of further cementing and developing...
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COVID-19: Staying at home
Now it is obvious that COVID-19 is hanging on tough, and is infecting people one way or another despite efforts exerted by many governments, and Kuwait is no exception. Countries are making progress, but just one mistake and no compliance by some people have caused setbacks, and the numbers took the curve to higher levels.There is no denial that COVID-19 imposed its own curfew on people by limiting their movement, making them spend time at...
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KUWAIT: Security officers process the data information as residents submit their biometrics.- Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat
Expats require biometrics to exit
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HANGZHOU: A family member holds an IV drip for a child receiving care at the pediatric department of a hospital in Hangzhou, eastern China's Zhejiang province, on January 6, 2025. — AFP photos
Kuwait reports stable HMPV rates amid global concerns
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HANGZHOU: A baby receives care at the pediatric department of a hospital in Hangzhou, eastern China's Zhejiang province, on January 6, 2025. — AFP
What you need to know about HMPV
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KUWAIT: HH the Amir Shiekh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah poses for a group photo with HH the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, HH the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Sabah, ministers, sports officials and organizers of Khaleeji Zain 26 at Bayan Palace on Jan 7, 2025. – KUNA
Amir hails Gulf Cup success
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DAMASCUS: Travelers gesture upon their arrival at Damascus International Airport on Jan 7, 2025. - AFP
International flights resume in Damascus