COVID-19: Kuwait scraps camping season in bid to prevent spread of virus
Decision to be reviewed again in mid-December based on health reports
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Cairo: Kuwaiti authorities have decided to cancel this year’s camping season, usually starting in November, as a precaution to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, an official said today.
Earlier this week, the virus infection tally in Kuwait surpassed the 100,000 mark.
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Camping, a popular tradition in Kuwait, annually starts at the onset of winter and runs for about four months.
Kuwait so far has recorded a total of 101,851 virus cases and 592 related deaths.
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