Covid infections, deaths still high

Wednesday, April 14, 2021

While Kuwait on Tuesday recorded 1544 new infection, Health Minister Sheikh Dr Basel Al-Sabah lamented that the number of coronavirus infections and fatalities in Kuwait still high. On Monday, country had recorded 1635 new infection.

The minister warned that the situation is delicate and urged all the public to register to get the vaccine to rein in the virus.

The cabinet called on citizens and residents to adhere to social distancing rules and other coronavirus precautionary measures, particularly avoiding crowds, to stop the spread of coronavirus and maintain the safety of all. The Cabinet also approved the Health Ministry’s request to hire a fourth batch of Pakistani doctors, nurses and medical workers.

The total registered infection surged to 250,273 and the total death rose to 1,419

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