Coronavirus: Kuwait imposes nationwide curfew in COVID-19 fight

New measure to start on Sunday at 5pm until 4am, country's cabinet says

Last updated: March 22, 2020 | 01:57

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A Kuwait Ministry of Interior Special Forces officer checks a bag following coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak at Khairan Resort, used as a quarantine centre in Khairan, Kuwait March 19, 2020.

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Cairo: Kuwait will impose a curfew nationwide starting on Sunday at 5pm until 4am to fight the spread of the coronavirus, state news agency KUNA said on Saturday, citing the cabinet.

The cabinet also decided to extend a suspension of government and private agencies for two weeks.

Kuwait has recorded 176 cases of coronavirus.

Also Read: Coronavirus: 17 new cases in Kuwait, total increases to 176

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