What's the government response timeline for Kuwait?

The Ministry of Health began disseminating information through social media and urging caution since January 23. https:/twitter.com/KUWAIT_MOH/status/1220416797997961217

Kuwaiti MoH in press release talks about preparations for Coronavirus, says it gave testing guidelines to doctors. Presumably, this means at least a policy of 1 is in place. http://archive.today/2020.06.15-202241/ https://www.kuna.net.kw/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=2857516&language=en

From 18 Feb, the government has ramped up its public information activities in a coordinated manner. On 18 Feb, the Ministry of Health allocated a hotline for citizens to answer any queries. A protocol of cooperation between Kuwait National Guard and Ministry of Health media office was activated on the same day to enhance awareness of the National Guard. http://www.arabtimesonline.com/news/hotline-allocated-to-answer-inquiries-on-coronavirus/ On 12 March, the government launched a website with all the latest updates and information. https://www.kuna.net.kw/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=2877656&Language=en The Kuwait Ministry of Health has also been also providing regular updates in Arabic and English on its Twitter feed.

The Ministry of Health asked anyone who had been to an affected country during the past 2 weeks to get screened. /web/20200409105417/ https://pbs.twimg.com/hashflag/config-2020-04-09-10.json

Kuwait registers first coronavirus cases, describes process for testing (indicating elibility+symptomatic as criteria). http://archive.today/2020.06.15-195450/ https://www.kuna.net.kw/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=2864468

On Feb 26, the Ministry of Education announced universities and schools would be suspended for a period of 2 weeks starting 01 March. /web/20200409075927/ https://twitter.com/MOEKUWAIT/status/1232659575565885447 Kuwait has further extended the closure of schools and universities, with the latest update on 20 March when the government announced suspension until August 4. Education Minister Saud Al-Harbi said the decision applies to public and private schools, and that teachers will be paid with full salaries in the duration of the suspension. The minister said the next school year will begin in December 2020." https://www.arabnews.com/node/1644186/middle-east

Residents and citizens coming from affected areas were subjected to quarantine. /web/20200409110835/ https://pbs.twimg.com/hashflag/config-2020-04-09-11.json

The Ministry of Health advised citizens and residents not to hold unnecessary public events/gatherings. https://twitter.com/KUWAIT_MOH/status/1236245248302559233

The Kuwaiti Civil Aviation authority announced on Saturday, March 7, that all flights to and from Bangladesh, the Philippines, India, Sri Lanka, Syria, Lebanon, and Egypt, will be suspended until Friday, March 13. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-kuwait/kuwait-suspends-flights-to-and-from-seven-countries-over-coronavirus-tweet-idUSKBN20T329

/web/20200409143715/ https://twitter.com/KUWAIT_MOH/status/1236360623921008647 Screening to all people in contact with travelers.

Restrictions on public events have a imposed with a view to restrict public gathering. https://www.kuna.net.kw/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=2875093&language=en https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/kuwait-shuts-weeks-coronavirus-fears-200311163125739.html https://www.gulf-times.com/story/658744/12-more-cases-registered-as-Kuwait-bans-social-gat

Kuwait suspended government work initially for 2 weeks, and then indefinitely. On April 21, the suspension was extended till 31 May. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/kuwait-shuts-weeks-coronavirus-fears-200311163125739.html https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-kuwait/kuwait-expands-curfew-extends-public-sector-work-suspension-idUSKBN2222QE

On 10 March, the cabinet imposed restrictions on cinemas, private venues, wedding halls and have directed Kuwait Municipality to set rules for funeral ceremonies. https://www.kuna.net.kw/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=2875093&language=en As of 11 March, the government has also temporarily banned all gatherings at restaurants, cafes, and commercial centers. Source: https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/321866/kuwait-government-suspends-all-commercial-flights-from-march-13-update-7 On 18 March, Ministry of Health released a decree banning large non-family gatherings and receptions, as well as social gatherings in public or private diwaniyas. Source: https://www.gulf-times.com/story/658744/12-more-cases-registered-as-Kuwait-bans-social-gat

Anyone coming from an affected country was required, by law, to be tested. After travel restrictions, anyone symptomatic is tested. /web/20200409123445/ http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-03/12/c_138870827.htm

The Ministry of Interior suspended all public transport services from March 12, until further notice. https://twitter.com/Moi_kuw/status/1238153407724208130

All commercial flights to and from the country, with the exception of cargo flights, have been suspended since Friday, March 13. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/kuwait-shuts-weeks-coronavirus-fears-200311163125739.html

A nationwide night curfew between 1700 and 0400 was imposed starting 22 March. As such, all movement has been restricted between this time Source: https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/325446/kuwait-government-implements-nationwide-curfew-march-22-update-8

"3. Establishing a mechanism to secure the minimum income that ensures facing the cost of living for workers affected by the current crisis and linked to contracts 4. Support the salaries of those under Chapter 5 in social Security in the affected sectors. 5. Assist owners of small, medium, industrial and agricultural projects by postponing the installments funded by the National Fund for Small and Medium Enterprises Development and the agricultural finance portfolio in the Industrial Park 6. Providing loans on concessional and long term to small and medium enterprises, through joint financing from local banks and the National Fund for Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Development" https://www.kuna.net.kw/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=2882522&Language=en

Kuwait’s Cabinet has decided to impose a total lockdown in Jeleeb Al-Shuyoukh and Mahboula areas for the next two weeks starting on 6 April. Kuwait also announced suspension of work across all ministries and government institutions from April 12-26 as precautionary measure against coronavirus. On 21 April, Kuwait announced that it will extend the suspension of work in the public sector including at government ministries until May 31 and expand a nationwide curfew to 16 hours. Note: It has been marked '3T' because of total lockdown in the areas mentioned above. It may also be 2G from 12 April as public sectors and ministries have suspended work in all areas. https://english.alarabiya.net/en/News/gulf/2020/04/06/Coronavirus-Kuwait-orders-two-areas-into-full-lockdown-extends-partial-curfew-to-6- https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-kuwait/kuwait-expands-curfew-extends-public-sector-work-suspension-idUSKBN2222QE

Many types of social gatherings, including weddings, receptions, and public and private diwaniyas, continue banned. April 6, the Kuwaiti government imposed a two-week complete lockdown on the following areas: Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh and Mahboula. https://kw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/kuwait-shuts-weeks-coronavirus-fears-200311163125739.html https://www.gulf-times.com/story/658744/12-more-cases-registered-as-Kuwait-bans-social-gat

On April 6, the Kuwaiti government imposed a two-week complete lockdown on the following areas: Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh and Mahboula. The country also extended partial curfew orders by two hours such that the partial curfew will be in effect from 17:00 to 06:00 (local time). Source: https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/329726/kuwait-jeleeb-al-shuyoukh-and-mahboula-kuwait-city-to-be-locked-down-over-covid-19-concerns-for-two-weeks-from-april-6-update-11

On April 6, the Kuwaiti government imposed a two-week complete lockdown on the following areas: Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh and Mahboula. The country also extended partial curfew orders by two hours such that the partial curfew will be in effect from 17:00 to 06:00 (local time). Source: https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/329726/kuwait-jeleeb-al-shuyoukh-and-mahboula-kuwait-city-to-be-locked-down-over-covid-19-concerns-for-two-weeks-from-april-6-update-11

Anyone coming from an affected country was required, by law, to be tested. After travel restrictions, anyone symptomatic is tested. /web/20200409123445/ http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-03/12/c_138870827.htm

/web/20200409143715/ https://twitter.com/KUWAIT_MOH/status/1236360623921008647 Screening to all people in contact with travelers.

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) announced that the suspension of flights would be lifted in order starting 11 April to accommodate members of the expat community who wished to return to their native countries. Only outbound flights for the expats have been operational since then. Borders remain closed otherwise. Source: https://www.arabianbusiness.com/transport/444902-kuwait-to-resume-outbound-flights-for-expat-repatriation

Active public communication on the ministry of health's official platforms: https://twitter.com/KUWAIT_MOH (Could not archive!)

A nationwide night curfew between 1700 and 0600 was imposed on 6 April an was in place. As such, all movement has been restricted between this time Source: https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/329726/kuwait-jeleeb-al-shuyoukh-and-mahboula-kuwait-city-to-be-locked-down-over-covid-19-concerns-for-two-weeks-from-april-6-update-11%5C

The lockdown on Kuwait City expired after a period of 2 weeks and was not renewed. This was coded as 1G because the expansion of the government's nationwide curfew policies strongly suggest (but do not explicitly state) a recommendation to limit nonessential travel within the country. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-kuwait/kuwait-expands-curfew-extends-public-sector-work-suspension-idUSKBN2222QE

Kuwaiti authorities announced on Monday, April 20, that the suspension of work in the public sector, including all government ministries, will be extended until Sunday, May 31, to contain the coronavirus (COVID-19). In addition, an ongoing nationwide curfew will be expanded to 16 hours from 16:00 to 08:00 (local time), and will take effect on 24 April. Source: https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/334531/kuwait-public-sector-work-suspension-and-curfew-hours-extended-april-20-update-14

Suspension of loan payments https://www.zawya.com/mena/en/business/story/Loan_payment_collection_postponed_in_Kuwait_for_six_months-SNG_173867630/ postpone social security contributions for 6 months for private sector companies; (ii) remove government fees on selected sectors provided that savings are passed on to customers; https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19

The closure of schools until December remains in force.

On 8th May, the Kuwaiti government announced a total lockdown of the country to begin on 10th May till 30th May. This was announced on official communication social media outlets of the governement; i.e. twitter: https://twitter.com/cgckuwait/status/1258856737949581313?s=21 (was not responding to online archiving!)

Prior restrictions on public events continue. Additionally, on 8th May, the Kuwaiti government announced a total lockdown of the country to begin on 10th May till 30th May. This was announced on official communication social media outlets of the governement; i.e. twitter: https://twitter.com/cgckuwait/status/1258856737949581313?s=21 (was not responding to online archiving!)

On 8th May, the Kuwaiti government announced a total lockdown of the country to begin on 10th May till 30th May. This was announced on official communication social media outlets of the governement; i.e. twitter: https://twitter.com/cgckuwait/status/1258856737949581313?s=21 (was not responding to online archiving!)

Prior public transit closures remain in place. Additionally, on 8th May, the Kuwaiti government announced a total lockdown of the country to begin on 10th May till 30th May. This was announced on official communication social media outlets of the governement; i.e. twitter: https://twitter.com/cgckuwait/status/1258856737949581313?s=21 (was not responding to online archiving!)

On 8th May, the Kuwaiti government announced a total lockdown of the country to begin on 10th May till 30th May. This was announced on official communication social media outlets of the governement; i.e. twitter: https://twitter.com/cgckuwait/status/1258856737949581313?s=21 (was not responding to online archiving!)

On 8th May, the Kuwaiti government announced a total lockdown of the country to begin on 10th May till 30th May. This was announced on official communication social media outlets of the governement; i.e. twitter: https://twitter.com/cgckuwait/status/1258856737949581313?s=21 (was not responding to online archiving!)

The complete ban on international travel remains in place.

On 8th May, the Kuwaiti government announced a total lockdown of the country to begin on 10th May till 30th May. This was announced on official communication social media outlets of the governement; i.e. twitter: https://twitter.com/cgckuwait/status/1258856737949581313?s=21

On 8th May, the Kuwaiti government announced a total lockdown of the country to begin on 10th May till 30th May. This was announced on official communication social media outlets of the governement; i.e. twitter: https://twitter.com/cgckuwait/status/1258856737949581313?s=21

On 8th May, the Kuwaiti government announced a total lockdown of the country to begin on 10th May till 30th May. This was announced on official communication social media outlets of the governement; i.e. twitter: https://twitter.com/cgckuwait/status/1258856737949581313?s=21

On 8th May, the Kuwaiti government announced a total lockdown of the country to begin on 10th May till 30th May. This was announced on official communication social media outlets of the governement; i.e. twitter: https://twitter.com/cgckuwait/status/1258856737949581313?s=21

On 8th May, the Kuwaiti government announced a total lockdown of the country to begin on 10th May till 30th May. This was announced on official communication social media outlets of the governement; i.e. twitter: https://twitter.com/cgckuwait/status/1258856737949581313?s=21

On 8th May, the Kuwaiti government announced a total lockdown of the country to begin on 10th May till 30th May. This was announced on official communication social media outlets of the governement; i.e. twitter: https://twitter.com/cgckuwait/status/1258856737949581313?s=21

/web/20200409143715/ https://twitter.com/KUWAIT_MOH/status/1236360623921008647 Screening to all people in contact with travelers.

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/web/20200409143715/ https://twitter.com/KUWAIT_MOH/status/1236360623921008647 Screening to all people in contact with travelers.

https://gulfbusiness.com/kuwait-begins-phased-plan-to-reopen-economy-over-a-million-expats-remain-in-lockdown/ mosques reopen but Friday prayers are not allowed. Public events remained cancelled

https://www.arabianbusiness.com/healthcare/447443-coronavirus-kuwait-reveals-five-phase-plan-to-return-to-normal-life shortened curfew allows people to go out.

Partial curfew. See: https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/352171/kuwait-authorities-to-further-ease-covid-19-restrictions-from-june-21-update-20

n Thursday, June 18, that the total lockdown in Hawally, Nuqra, Maidan Hawally, and some blocks in Khaitan, will be lifted, although local lockdowns will continue in Farwaniya, Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh, and Mahboula. See: https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/352171/kuwait-authorities-to-further-ease-covid-19-restrictions-from-june-21-update-20

Kuwait began the second phase of easing Covid-19 restrictions across the country on June 30, with malls, restaurants and cafes, and public parks reopening after a closure of more than three months.Public and private sectors can operate with a maximum of 30 per cent capacity.

School and Universites re closed in Kuwait till August. Link https://www.arabnews.com/node/1644186/middle-east

Kuwait International Airport will reopen at the beginning of August, authorities said, after an almost six-month closure to normal traffic due to the coronavirus. Civil aviation official Saad Al Utaibi told the official news agency on Thursday that commercial flights will resume on August 1. But he said the airport will be operating at 30 per cent capacity for six months. It will not process more than 10,000 passengers and daily flights will not exceed 100. Link https://www.thenational.ae/world/gcc/coronavirus-kuwait-airport-to-reopen-at-start-of-august-1.1043308

Kuwait ends academic year due to Covid-19 The administration wrapped up the current school year with all students promoted. The rest of the second semester will be merged with the first semester of the next school year, which begins on October 4 and will possibly consist of e-learning. http://archive.fo/oBOUK

Kuwait reopens mosques after months of coronavirus closure. http://archive.fo/muGeK

July 28 2020 onward, Kuwait Authorities announce third phase of COVID-19 reopening of economy. Return to work in government agencies and the private sector is permitted by no more than 50% of workers within the workplace (employees, users, etc.) in accordance with health requirements. https://corona.e.gov.kw/Re-Open-PhaseIII-En.pdf

July 28 2020 onward, Kuwait Authorities announce third phase of COVID-19 reopening of economy. Reopening Taxi Services (Permitted to One Passenger Only). https://corona.e.gov.kw/Re-Open-PhaseIII-En.pdf

July 28 2020 onward, Kuwait Authorities announce third phase of COVID-19 reopening of economy. It is imperative that all activities asses their ability to work remotely and that these activities adhere to this throughout the pandemic period, regardless of the overall risk level. If you are not able to work completely remotely, you can apply working remotely partially. https://corona.e.gov.kw/Re-Open-PhaseIII-En.pdf

1st August 2020 onward, Kuwait lifts international travel ban. “Citizens and residents of the country are allowed to travel to and from Kuwait, except for residents coming from the following countries: Bangladesh, Philippines, India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Iran and Nepal,” the Center for Government Communication, CGC, said in a tweet. https://www.arabnews.com/node/1712146/middle-east

On August 18, Kuwait will begin phase-four of a five phase plan to return the country to normality. Gyms, salons, health clubs and barber shops to resume business It is allowed to return to the workplace in government agencies and the private sector with a percentage of more than 50% of the workers at the headquarters. It is necessary and imperative that all activities assess their ability to operate remotely and adhere to this throughout the period of the pandemic, regardless of the general level of risk. https://corona.e.gov.kw/Re-Open-PhaseIV-En.pdf

Compliance with general health requirements (mentioned in Article 1). Maintaining periodic cleaning and disinfection procedures. The driver and passengers must always wear masks. It is also forbidden to ride for those who do not wear a mask. https://corona.e.gov.kw/Re-Open-PhaseIV-En.pdf