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COVID-19 government response timeline for Kuwait

Find out what policies Kuwait has implemented to combat the pandemic.
Jan 23rd, 2020Jan 23
Level 1 of 2
H1: Public information campaigns - public officials urging caution about Covid-19Details
The Ministry of Health began disseminating information through social media and urging caution since January 23. https:/twitter.com/KUWAIT_MOH/status/1220416797997961217
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Jan 24th, 2020Jan 24
Level 1 of 3
H2: Testing policy - only those who both (a) have symptoms AND (b) meet specific criteria (eg key workers, admitted to hospital, came into contact with a known case, returned from overseas)Details
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
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Feb 18th, 2020Feb 18
Level 2 of 2
H1: Public information campaigns - coordinated public information campaign (eg across traditional and social media)Details
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.
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Feb 21st, 2020Feb 21
Level 1 of 4
C8: International travel controls - screening arrivalsDetails
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
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Feb 24th, 2020Feb 24
Level 1 of 3
H2: Testing policy - only those who both (a) have symptoms AND (b) meet specific criteria (eg key workers, admitted to hospital, came into contact with a known case, returned from overseas)Details
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
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Mar 1st, 2020Mar 01
Level 3 of 3
C1: School closing - require closing all levelsDetails
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
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Mar 1st, 2020Mar 01
Level 2 of 4
C8: International travel controls - quarantine arrivals from some or all regionsDetails
Residents and citizens coming from affected areas were subjected to quarantine. /web/20200409110835/ https://pbs.twimg.com/hashflag/config-2020-04-09-11.json
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Mar 7th, 2020Mar 07
Level 1 of 2
C3: Cancel public events - recommend cancellingDetails
The Ministry of Health advised citizens and residents not to hold unnecessary public events/gatherings. https://twitter.com/KUWAIT_MOH/status/1236245248302559233
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Mar 7th, 2020Mar 07
Level 3 of 4
C8: International travel controls - ban arrivals from some regionsDetails
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
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Mar 7th, 2020Mar 07
Level 2 of 2
H3: Contact tracing - comprehensive contact tracing; done for all identified casesDetails
/web/20200409143715/ https://twitter.com/KUWAIT_MOH/status/1236360623921008647 Screening to all people in contact with travelers.
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Mar 10th, 2020Mar 10
Level 2 of 2
C3: Cancel public events - require cancellingDetails
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
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Mar 11th, 2020Mar 11
Level 2 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - require closing (or work from home) for some sectors or categories of workersDetails
Mar 11th, 2020Mar 11
Level 4 of 4
C4: Restrictions on gatherings - restrictions on gatherings of 10 people or lessDetails
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
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Mar 11th, 2020Mar 11
Level 2 of 3
H2: Testing policy - testing of anyone showing Covid-19 symptomsDetails
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
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Mar 12th, 2020Mar 12
Level 2 of 2
C5: Close public transport - require closing (or prohibit most citizens from using it)Details
The Ministry of Interior suspended all public transport services from March 12, until further notice. https://twitter.com/Moi_kuw/status/1238153407724208130
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Mar 13th, 2020Mar 13
Level 4 of 4
C8: International travel controls - ban on all regions or total border closureDetails
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
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Mar 22nd, 2020Mar 22
Level 2 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - require not leaving house with exceptions for daily exercise, grocery shopping, and 'essential' tripsDetails
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
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Apr 1st, 2020Apr 01
Level 1 of 2
E1: Income support - government is replacing less than 50% of lost salary (or if a flat sum, it is less than 50% median salary)Details
"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
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Apr 6th, 2020Apr 06
Level 3 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - require closing (or work from home) for all-but-essential workplaces (eg grocery stores, doctors)Details
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
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Apr 6th, 2020Apr 06
Level 2 of 2
C3: Cancel public events - require cancellingDetails
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
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Apr 6th, 2020Apr 06
Level 3 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - require not leaving house with minimal exceptions (eg allowed to leave once a week, or only one person can leave at a time, etc)Details
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
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Apr 6th, 2020Apr 06
Level 2 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - internal movement restrictions in placeDetails
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
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Apr 9th, 2020Apr 09
Level 2 of 3
H2: Testing policy - testing of anyone showing Covid-19 symptomsDetails
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
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Apr 9th, 2020Apr 09
Level 2 of 2
H3: Contact tracing - comprehensive contact tracing; done for all identified casesDetails
/web/20200409143715/ https://twitter.com/KUWAIT_MOH/status/1236360623921008647 Screening to all people in contact with travelers.
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Apr 11th, 2020Apr 11
Level 4 of 4
C8: International travel controls - ban on all regions or total border closureDetails
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
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Apr 17th, 2020Apr 17
Level 2 of 2
H1: Public information campaigns - coordinated public information campaign (eg across traditional and social media)Details
Active public communication on the ministry of health's official platforms: https://twitter.com/KUWAIT_MOH (Could not archive!)
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Apr 21st, 2020Apr 21
Level 2 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - require not leaving house with exceptions for daily exercise, grocery shopping, and 'essential' tripsDetails
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
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Apr 21st, 2020Apr 21
Level 1 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - recommend not to travel between regions/citiesDetails
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
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Apr 24th, 2020Apr 24
Level 2 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - require not leaving house with exceptions for daily exercise, grocery shopping, and 'essential' tripsDetails
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
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May 7th, 2020May 07
Level 1 of 2
E2: Debt/contract relief - narrow relief, specific to one kind of contractDetails
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
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May 10th, 2020May 10
Level 3 of 3
C1: School closing - require closing all levelsDetails
The closure of schools until December remains in force.
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May 10th, 2020May 10
Level 3 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - require closing (or work from home) for all-but-essential workplaces (eg grocery stores, doctors)Details
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!)
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May 10th, 2020May 10
Level 2 of 2
C3: Cancel public events - require cancellingDetails
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!)
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May 10th, 2020May 10
Level 4 of 4
C4: Restrictions on gatherings - restrictions on gatherings of 10 people or lessDetails
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!)
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May 10th, 2020May 10
Level 2 of 2
C5: Close public transport - require closing (or prohibit most citizens from using it)Details
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!)
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May 10th, 2020May 10
Level 3 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - require not leaving house with minimal exceptions (eg allowed to leave once a week, or only one person can leave at a time, etc)Details
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!)
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May 10th, 2020May 10
Level 2 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - internal movement restrictions in placeDetails
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!)
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May 10th, 2020May 10
Level 4 of 4
C8: International travel controls - ban on all regions or total border closureDetails
The complete ban on international travel remains in place.
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May 25th, 2020May 25
Level 3 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - require closing (or work from home) for all-but-essential workplaces (eg grocery stores, doctors)Details
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
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May 25th, 2020May 25
Level 2 of 2
C3: Cancel public events - require cancellingDetails
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
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May 25th, 2020May 25
Level 4 of 4
C4: Restrictions on gatherings - restrictions on gatherings of 10 people or lessDetails
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
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May 25th, 2020May 25
Level 2 of 2
C5: Close public transport - require closing (or prohibit most citizens from using it)Details
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
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May 25th, 2020May 25
Level 3 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - require not leaving house with minimal exceptions (eg allowed to leave once a week, or only one person can leave at a time, etc)Details
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
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May 25th, 2020May 25
Level 2 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - internal movement restrictions in placeDetails
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
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May 25th, 2020May 25
Level 2 of 2
H3: Contact tracing - comprehensive contact tracing; done for all identified casesDetails
/web/20200409143715/ https://twitter.com/KUWAIT_MOH/status/1236360623921008647 Screening to all people in contact with travelers.
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May 31st, 2020May 31
Level 2 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - require closing (or work from home) for some sectors or categories of workersDetails
https://www.cmgs.gov.kw/Weekly-Statement?enc=4G7tpjyOpFjnor8AgCSsWQ== https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/kuwait/coronavirus-kuwait-to-move-to-12-hour-curfew-from-sunday-1.1590695104779??utm_medium=Email&utm_source=SFMC&utm_campaign=&utm_content=
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May 31st, 2020May 31
Level 2 of 2
C3: Cancel public events - require cancellingDetails
https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/kuwait/coronavirus-kuwait-to-move-to-12-hour-curfew-from-sunday-1.1590695104779??utm_medium=Email&utm_source=SFMC&utm_campaign=&utm_content=
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May 31st, 2020May 31
Level 4 of 4
C4: Restrictions on gatherings - restrictions on gatherings of 10 people or lessDetails
https://www.cmgs.gov.kw/Weekly-Statement?enc=4G7tpjyOpFjnor8AgCSsWQ==
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May 31st, 2020May 31
Level 2 of 2
C5: Close public transport - require closing (or prohibit most citizens from using it)Details
https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/kuwait/coronavirus-kuwait-to-move-to-12-hour-curfew-from-sunday-1.1590695104779??utm_medium=Email&utm_source=SFMC&utm_campaign=&utm_content=
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May 31st, 2020May 31
Level 3 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - require not leaving house with minimal exceptions (eg allowed to leave once a week, or only one person can leave at a time, etc)Details
https://www.cmgs.gov.kw/Weekly-Statement?enc=4G7tpjyOpFjnor8AgCSsWQ== https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/kuwait/coronavirus-kuwait-to-move-to-12-hour-curfew-from-sunday-1.1590695104779??utm_medium=Email&utm_source=SFMC&utm_campaign=&utm_content=
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May 31st, 2020May 31
Level 2 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - internal movement restrictions in placeDetails
https://www.cmgs.gov.kw/Weekly-Statement?enc=4G7tpjyOpFjnor8AgCSsWQ== https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/kuwait/coronavirus-kuwait-to-move-to-12-hour-curfew-from-sunday-1.1590695104779??utm_medium=Email&utm_source=SFMC&utm_campaign=&utm_content=
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May 31st, 2020May 31
Level 2 of 2
H1: Public information campaigns - coordinated public information campaign (eg across traditional and social media)Details
May 31st, 2020May 31
Level 2 of 2
H3: Contact tracing - comprehensive contact tracing; done for all identified casesDetails
/web/20200409143715/ https://twitter.com/KUWAIT_MOH/status/1236360623921008647 Screening to all people in contact with travelers.
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Jun 9th, 2020Jun 09
Level 2 of 2
C3: Cancel public events - require cancellingDetails
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
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Jun 9th, 2020Jun 09
Level 2 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - require not leaving house with exceptions for daily exercise, grocery shopping, and 'essential' tripsDetails
Jun 19th, 2020Jun 19
Level 2 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - require not leaving house with exceptions for daily exercise, grocery shopping, and 'essential' tripsDetails
Jun 19th, 2020Jun 19
Level 2 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - internal movement restrictions in placeDetails
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
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Jul 1st, 2020Jul 01
Level 1 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - recommend closing (or recommend work from home)Details
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.
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Jul 3rd, 2020Jul 03
Level 3 of 3
C1: School closing - require closing all levelsDetails
School and Universites re closed in Kuwait till August. Link https://www.arabnews.com/node/1644186/middle-east
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Jul 3rd, 2020Jul 03
Level 4 of 4
C8: International travel controls - ban on all regions or total border closureDetails
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
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Jul 13th, 2020Jul 13
Level 3 of 3
C1: School closing - require closing all levelsDetails
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
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Jul 17th, 2020Jul 17
Level 2 of 4
C4: Restrictions on gatherings - restrictions on gatherings between 101-1000 peopleDetails
Kuwait reopens mosques after months of coronavirus closure. http://archive.fo/muGeK
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Jul 28th, 2020Jul 28
Level 1 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - recommend closing (or recommend work from home)Details
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
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Jul 28th, 2020Jul 28
Level 1 of 2
C5: Close public transport - recommend closing (or significantly reduce volume/route/means of transport available)Details
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
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Jul 28th, 2020Jul 28
Level 1 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - recommend not leaving houseDetails
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
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Aug 1st, 2020Aug 01
Level 3 of 4
C8: International travel controls - ban arrivals from some regionsDetails
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
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Aug 18th, 2020Aug 18
Level 1 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - recommend closing (or recommend work from home)Details
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
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Aug 18th, 2020Aug 18
Level 1 of 2
C5: Close public transport - recommend closing (or significantly reduce volume/route/means of transport available)Details
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
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Data is collected from public sources by a team of over one hundred Oxford University students and staff from every part of the world. Please note: not all countries are equally up to date; for certain countries, some indicators will be missing for some days.
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