Omcron scare - Kuwait tightens travel restrictions

Kuwait has imposed new travel restrictions to contain the spread of the Omicron COVID-19 variant, the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) reported.

Kuwait will require travellers arriving to the country to have the Covid-19 vaccine booster shot if more than nine months have passed since their vaccination, starting from January 2, 2022, the government communication centre tweeted on Monday.

Kuwait will also require incoming travellers to quarantine at home for 10 days unless they receive a negative PCR test for the coronavirus within 72 hours of their arrival.

Kuwait has confirmed 12 travelers arriving from Europe tested positive for the omicron COVID-19 variant, the health ministry spokesman said on Wednesday.

Following the increase in COVID-19 cases around the world, the cabinet advised both citizens and expats not to travel, unless necessary, and to follow all health guidelines and precautions to overcome this phase.