Kuwait joined the growing list of countries by lifting almost all coronavirus restrictions yesterday.
The kingdom cancelled pre-departure and on-arrival PCR test requirements as well as quarantine for passengers entering Kuwait who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. It also decided to allow people unvaccinated against COVID-19 to travel to Kuwait and enter malls and cinemas, provided they produce a negative PCR test result valid for 72 hours.
People who are partially vaccinated are not required to bring a PCR result on arrival, but must quarantine for seven days, which can be ended with a negative PCR test. Unvaccinated people can travel, but to enter Kuwait they must carry a negative PCR test certificate issued at least 72 hours before the flight’s date, must remain in home quarantine for seven days after arrival and must undergo a PCR test on the seventh day to end the quarantine.
The new measures become effective as of February 20.
Employee capacity at state departments will be restored to 100 percent from March 13, and public transportation will be allowed to carry passengers at full capacity. Mosques are allowed to end physical distancing, while indoor conferences and meetings are also allowed to take place. Social gatherings including weddings are also allowed indoors or outdoors provided health protocols are followed.
Children under 16 who are unvaccinated against COVID-19 can enter schools without the need to bring a negative PCR test certificate every week, while only students who test positive or show symptoms must be isolated.
