Kuwait: Government suspends all commercial flights from March 13 /update 7

Government suspends all commercial flights to and from Kuwait from March 13 amid COVID-19 concerns; confirm travel itineraries
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Event
According to the Kuwaiti state news agency, all commercial flights to and from the country, with the exception of cargo flights, will be suspended from Friday, March 13, until further notice to prevent further spread of the ongoing outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Flight arrivals at Kuwait International Airport (KWI) will be restricted to Kuwaitis and their "first degree relatives."
The government has also temporarily banned all gatherings at restaurants, cafes, and commercial centers as of Wednesday, March 11. Authorities declared a public holiday in Kuwait from Thursday, March 12, to Thursday, March 26, during which only companies that provide vital services will remain open.
As of March 11, there have been 72 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Kuwait. Further international spread of the virus is expected over the coming days and weeks.
Context
The first case of COVID-19 was reported on December 31 and the source of the outbreak has been linked to a wet market in Wuhan (Hubei province, China). Human-to-human and patient-to-medical staff transmission of the virus have been confirmed. Many of the associated fatalities have been due to pneumonia caused by the virus.
Cases of the virus have been confirmed in numerous countries and territories worldwide. Virus-screening and quarantining measures are being implemented at airports worldwide, as well as extensive travel restrictions. On March 11, the World Health Organization (WHO) characterized the virus as a "pandemic."
Pneumonia symptoms include dry cough, chest pain, fever, and labored breathing. Pneumonia can be contagious and can be transmitted from human to human. The influenza virus, or the flu, is a common cause of viral pneumonia.
Advice
Measures adopted by local authorities evolve quickly and are usually effective immediately. Depending on the evolution of the outbreak in other countries, authorities are likely to modify, at very short notice, the list of countries whose travelers are subject to border control measures or entry restrictions upon their arrival to the territory in question. It is advised to postpone nonessential travel due to the risk that travelers may be refused entry or be subject to quarantine upon their arrival or during their stay.
Potentially impacted travelers are advised to monitor the situation, confirm travel itineraries, and adhere to all instructions issued by local authorities and their home governments.
To reduce the risk of transmission, travelers are advised to abide by the following measures:
- Frequently clean hands by using alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water.
- When coughing and sneezing, cover mouth and nose with flexed elbow or tissue; throw the tissue away immediately and wash hands.
- If experiencing a fever, cough, difficulty breathing, or any other symptoms suggestive of respiratory illness, seek medical care urgently and share your previous travel history with your health care provider.
Travelers returning from China, South Korea, Italy, and Iran who develop symptoms of pneumonia are advised to call emergency services before going to the doctor or hospital to prevent the potential spread of the disease.
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