Kuwait closes land and sea borders for one month

Kuwait on Monday decided to close its land and sea borders for four weeks as of Wednesday, the Kuwaiti Cabinet announced on Monday.

The cabinet has also banned customers’ presence inside restaurants and cafes, including those located at the shopping malls, however delivery services will be allowed. This will be enforced as of February 24 for an indefinite duration.

The cabinet also decided to close the land and sea passageways, with exemption for shipping and workers in the divided zone. Citizens will be allowed to return to Kuwait via the land and maritime ports, with a company of “first-degree” relatives and domestic workers.

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