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New cases and deaths reported in Kuwait in last 24 hours: 05.07.2021

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Ministry of Health Health / COVID-19 PANDEMIC LATEST UPDATES - 05/07/2021

The #Ministry_of_Health announces the confirmation of 1,977 new cases of infection, the registration of 1,841 cases of recovery, and 12 new deaths from the emerging #Coronavirus COVID-19, bringing the total number of cases to 365,649 cases. تعلن #وزارة_الصحة⁩ عن تأكيد إصابة 1,977 حالة جديدة، وتسجيل 1,841 حالة شفاء، و 12 حالة وفاة جديدة بـ ⁧#فيروس_كورونا_المستجدّ⁩ COVID-19 ، ليصبح إجمالي عدد الحالات 365,649 حالة. Kuwait MOH Confirms 1,977 new cases of #Coronavirus #Covid19 & …

First Day of Eid Al Adha 2021, iiQ8 , Kuwait Holidays Eid

Kuwait City, 4th July 2021: Astronomer Dr. Saleh Al-Ajiri said that the first day of the month Dhul-Hijjah this year will be on Sunday, July 11, and accordingly, Tuesday, July 20th, will be the first day of Eid al-Adha. Al-Ajiri added that the crescent will be seen on Saturday, 10th of this month, and accordingly, Sunday, July 11, will be the first day of the month of Dhul-Hijjah. 19th Monday will be the day of Arafat, and Tuesday, 20th of this month, will be the first day of Eid al-Adha. Kuwait Astrologist Mr. Saleh Al-Ajiri : July 20, the first day of #Eid Al-Adha Eid prayer at 5:16 AM. Eid Al - Adha Timing 2021 in Kuwait - Eid Prayer timing in Kuwait. iiQ8 News First Day of Eid Al Adha 2021, iiQ8 , Kuwait Holidays Eid Anushka Shetty Exclusive Green Saree Stills, Hot Heroine Sweety Anushka Kuwait…

Kuwait approves return of stranded expat farm labourers, iiQ8

Kuwait City, 4th July 2021: Kuwait approves return of stranded expat farm labourers, iiQ8 Return of 200,000 workers set to ease farming shortage, boost output, says unionist A Kuwaiti government committee, in charge of tackling COVID-19, has given the green light to the return of thousands of foreign farm workers, who have been stranded abroad due to the virus-related restrictions. “This decision supports the agricultural sector and Kuwaiti farmers by helping curb the current shortage in manpower,” head of the Kuwaiti Farmers’ Union Abdullah Al Dammak said. The return of around 200,000 foreign workers will boost farm output and end a labour black market, he told Al Jarida newspaper. “Several labourers already working on farms have become immunised after they received the vaccination doses. Those stranded abroad can be quarantined on farms after their return is allowed,” Al Dammak said. He added that farm owners have in recent months suffered from a shortage o…

Mandatory drug test for citizens, expats proposed, iiQ8

Kuwait City, 4th July 2021: Mandatory drug test for citizens, expats proposed, iiQ8 The test must be conducted on marriage, employment and residency renewal, says MP A Kuwaiti lawmaker has tabled a proposal that citizens and expatriates undergo mandatory drug tests, citing an increase in drug-related cases in the country. MP Muhaned Al Sayer said that the drug test must be conducted for Kuwaitis when they apply for marriage or employment, while migrants take the test when they apply for residency permit renewal. Foreigners make up nearly 3.4 million of Kuwait’s total population of 4.8 million. Backing up his proposal, the legislator said that the number of drug cases in the country has exceeded 17,000 in the past 10 years. “This number cannot be curbed without concerted efforts. The drug test amounts to a pre-emptive war against this affliction to limit its spread,” he was quoted by Al Rai newspaper as saying. Last week, a medical official disclosed that 327 p…

200 Fils Extra for fuel filling from August 1st, iiQ8, Petrol Stations Kuwait

Kuwait City, 1st July 2021: 200 fils extra for fuel filling at fuel stations from August 1st Fuel station will charge 200 fils extra for their service starting from August 1st. In a statement, Oula Fuel officials informed that the comprehensive service that it will provide at its stations, starting from the first of August, in return for 200 fills is optional and not mandatory. Additional 200 fils for the service of fuel filling at stations comes within the framework of its keenness to develop its services, sources said. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry revealed that no company, regardless of its activity, has the right to impose compulsory fees on consumers without taking permission from the ministry. Any such compulsory fee at fuel stations is considered as illegal, sources said. iiQ8 News 200 Fils extra for fuel filling from August 1st, iiQ8, Petrol Stations Kuwait 30th June 2021, Kuwait today Corona Update, iiQ8, COVID-19 Rachith…

Kuwait Allows transfer of Business visas into work permit, iiQ8

Kuwait City, 30th June, 2021: Kuwait Allows transfer of Business visas into work permit, iiQ8 kuwait Allows transfer of Business visas into work permit In a move that would solve the problem of labor shortages in the labor market due to the closure of recruitment visas for workers, The General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers sent a letter to the Director-General of the Public Authority for Manpower allowing the transfer of entry visas to the State of Kuwait “commercial visit” into work permits. Reported by Al-Qabas. The Ministerial Committee for Corona Emergencies, in its meeting No. “50/2021”, held on June 24, 2021, reviewed the letter of shop owners and commercial companies regarding a request to allow them to convert entry visas to the State of Kuwait for a commercial visit to work permits. Without the need to leave the country and return again with new entry visas. The book indicated that, after discussion, the committee decided the following…

Kuwait allow direct flights to 12 Countries from July 1st, iiQ8 News

Kuwait City, 29th June 2021: Kuwait allow direct flights to 12 Countries, iiQ8 News Kuwait cabinet allow direct flights to 12 countries from July 1st The Council of Ministers, in its meeting today (Monday), decided to allow direct flights to 12 countries starting from Thursday, July 1st, 2021. The countries with direct flights are Bosnia and Herzegovina, Britain, Spain, the United States of Americ a, the Netherlands, Italy, Austria, France, Kyrgyzstan, Germany, Greece and Switzerland. Any earlier ruli ngs which contradicts this will stand cancelled, the official spokesperson said. Kuwait Cabinet Holds Weekly Meeting : ◾Operate direct flights with (Bosnia & Herzegovina, UK, Spain, USA, Netherlands, Italy, Austria, France, Kyrgyzstan, Germany, Greece, Switzerland) starting from Thursday, July 1, 2021. ◾Allow Citizens & close relatives as well as accompanying housemaids who had taken the first jab of the anti-covid vaccine to pass through land…

Link Passport to COVID Vaccination Certificate, iiQ8, Indians to Link Vaccine to Passport

Kuwait City, 28th June 2021: How to Link Passport to COVID Vaccination Certificate, iiQ8, Indians to Link Vaccine to Passport ? Guidelines to link #Passport to #COVID19 #Vaccination certificate for #International Travelers. #PublicHealth #NRI #Covishield

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Health conditions and vaccination cases according to the Immune app, iiQ8

Kuwait City, 28th June 2021: Health conditions and vaccination cases according to the Immune application, make sure that the application is updated to the latest version.

الحالات الصحية وحالات التطعيم وفقاً لتطبيق مناعة، تأكد بأن التطبيق محدث على آخر اصدار

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— مركز التواصل الحكومي (@CGCKuwait) June 26, 2021 Steps to use the immunity application, make sure that the application is updated to the latest version آخر #CGCKuwait

خطوات استخدام تطبيق مناعة، تأكد بأن التطبيق محدث على آخر اصدار

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— مركز التواصل الحكومي (@CGCKuwait) June 26, 2021 iiQ8 News Statistics of COVID-19 Wards in Kuw…

Statistics of COVID-19 Wards in Kuwait, iiQ8, June 2021

Kuwait City, 28th June 2021: Statistics of COVID-19 Wards in Kuwait, iiQ8, June 2021 Statistics of Covid-19 wards and care from 1 to 26 June 2021 in all treatment institutions affiliated with the Ministry of Health إحصائية أجنحة وعناية كوفيد-19 من 1 حتى 26 يونيو 2021 في سائر المؤسسات العلاجية التابعة لوزارة الصحة Statistics of Covid-19 wards from 1 to 26 June 2021 in all treatment institutions affiliated with the Ministry of Health إحصائية أجنحة كوفيد-19 من 1 حتى 26 يونيو 2021 في سائر المؤسسات العلاجية التابعة لوزارة الصحة Covid-19 care stats from 1 to 26 June 2021 in all treatment institutions affiliated with the Ministry of Health إحصائية عناية كوفيد-19 من 1 حتى 26 يونيو 2021 في سائر المؤسسات العلاجية التابعة لوزارة الصحة Statistics of vaccination status for Covid-19 wards and care from 1 to 26 June 2021 in all treatment institutions affiliated with the Ministry of Health …

Fate of expats above 60 hangs in balance as dispute, iiQ8 60 years old visa

Kuwait City, 28th June 2021: Fate of expats above 60 hangs in balance as dispute, iiQ8 60 years old visa Fate of expats above 60 hangs in balance as dispute between authorities continues Around 86,000 residents are affected by decision if it is not reversed After almost a month since the authorities sat down to study the decision to ban the renewal of residency permits for expats above the age of 60 holding a high school diploma or less, no decision has been made as a stalemate between authorities concerned continues. Local media reported that a dispute arose between the Ministry of Interior and the Public Authority for Manpower (PAM) with regard to exceptions to the decision. It has been brought up that while the decision will not be annulled, a likely amendment would be to enforce a 1,000 Kuwaiti dinar health insurance fee that is contingent to renewing one’s’ work permit. Effect of decision:- Several economists and business leaders met w…

Barbershops decrease the number of visitors, iiQ8

Kuwait City, 28th June 2021: Barbershops apply the requirements and decrease the number of visitors Amid a decline in the number of salon-goers during the morning period, precautionary health requirements began to be applied. During a tour of local media, Azd (Barber) said that the number of clients decreased from 10 to 3 clients only in the morning period, while the entry of a number of other clients was refused for not receiving a vaccination. Karim (the owner of a barbershop in #Jahra Governorate) said that with the start of implementing cabinet decisions and following health requirements, we committed ourselves not to allow entry to any unvaccinated customer, and this is necessary for everyone’s He continued: Since the early morning, we have not received any customers until noon, which reflects negatively on the work, and causes losses that we will incur in the future. He added: We are committed to all health requirements by providing…

Unvaccinated Citizens and Residents not happy with government decisions

Kuwait City, 28th June 2021: Unvaccinated Citizens and Residents not happy with government decisions The decision to prevent non-vaccinated people from entering complexes, restaurants and cafes came into effect today, Sunday, citizens and residents expressed their dissatisfaction with the delay in their vaccination despite their registration on the electronic vaccine platform for months, asking: What is our fault that we are punished by deprivation of entry to vital facilities? They wish to obtain anti-Corona vaccines to enhance community immunity and prevent infection, in addition to being able to enter complexes, cinemas and other places where vaccination is required to enter, expressing their astonishment at being denied these privileges even though the delay in vaccination is not in their hands, they rushed to register via the Ministry of Health link. Reported by Al-Qabas. They pointed out that some of them registered 6 months ago last Decembe…

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Only vaccinated people into public places in Kuwait, iiQ8

Kuwait City, 27th June 2021: Only vaccinated people into public places in Kuwait from June 27 Decision comes as Kuwait witnesses a surge in COVID-19 cases, including Delta variant. Starting Sunday (June 27), field teams will be placed at all entry points in malls larger than 6,000 square metres to ensure that only vaccinated residents are allowed to enter. Also, only those who have taken at least one dose of vaccine will be into restaurants, cafes, gyms, shops and malls larger than 6,000 square metres. The decision comes as Kuwait witnesses a surge in COVID-19 cases. Last week, the Ministry of Health announced that they had detected a number of cases of Delta variant. Earlier this week, Kuwait completed vaccinating all those that were awaiting the second dose of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine, which was around 180,000 citizens and residents. To ramp up its vaccination efforts, the Ministry of Health this week launched the fourt…

Non-Kuwaitis are allowed to enter Kuwait, iiQ8 News, Expats can come to Q8

Kuwait City, 27th June 2021: Kuwait , Minister of Health Sheikh Dr. Basel Al-Sabah issued Resolution No. 72 of 2021 allowing non-Kuwaitis to enter the country as of next August, provided that they receive two doses of the anti-Coronavirus vaccine approved by Kuwait. Non-Kuwaitis are allowed to enter the country provided that they obtain two doses of the anti-Coronavirus vaccine approved in Kuwait and produced by the companies: - Pfizer - AstraZeneca - Moderna, or - One dose of the vaccine produced by Johnson & Johnson, as of On Sunday. iiQ8 News 26th June 2021, Kuwait today Corona Update, iiQ8, COVID-19 Only vaccinated people into public places in Kuwait, iiQ8 Non-Kuwaitis are allowed to enter Kuwait, iiQ8 News, Expats can come to Q8 25th June 2021, Kuwait today Corona Update, iiQ8, COVID-19 Indian Embassy closed Consular Services, iiQ8 COVID-19 vaccination status in Kuwait, iiQ8 – Vaccination status on Immune app Download…

Indian Embassy closed Consular Services, iiQ8

Kuwait City, 25th June 2021: Announcement: Indian Embassy closed consular services as Covid-19 precautionary measure As part of health precautionary measures related to Covid-19, the Embassy of India will be closed for consular services until July 1st, Embassy informed in a press release. However, emergency consular services will continue to be rendered with prior appointment basis. This is the second time, Indian Embassy is closing their consular service this year as a precautionary measure to counter the spread of Covid-19. Any one who need an emergency consular services can contact Embassy on cons1.kuwait@mea.gov.in Passport services at the three passport centers will continue, Embassy informed. All Embassy organized events scheduled for the next couple of weeks stand rescheduled, Embassy informed. COVID-19 vaccination status in Kuwait, iiQ8 – Vaccination status on Immune app Download “My Kuwait Mobile ID” or “Immune” app to visit mal…

COVID-19 vaccination status in Kuwait, iiQ8 – Vaccination status on Immune app

Kuwait City, 25th June 2021: Vaccination status on Immune app COVID-19 vaccination status in Kuwait, iiQ8 Based on the decisions of the Council of Ministers, starting Sunday June 27th kindly provide the ‘#Kuwait Mobile ID’ or ‘Immune’ app, along with your civil ID upon entry to The Avenues, Entry will include: Those who have received 2 doses of the vaccine. Those who have received 1 dose of the vaccine & more than 14 days have passed. Those who have recovered from COVID-19 & haven’t passed the 90-day period. Those who are exempt from the vaccine for health reasons & provide proof approved by the Ministry of Health. Those under 16 years of age. COVISHIELD , SinoVac vaccines takers allowed to Kuwait ? iiQ8, India China Vaccines approved ? Online Registration to address COVID-19 vaccination certificate issues for Indians, iiQ8 23rd June 2021, Kuwait today Corona Update, iiQ8, COVID-19 24th June 2021, Kuwait to…

Download My Kuwait Mobile ID or Immune app to visit malls and restaurants

Kuwait City, 25th June 2021: Download "My Kuwait Mobile ID" or "Immune" app to visit malls and restaurants Based on the decisions of the Council of Ministers, starting Sunday June 27th kindly provide the ‘#Kuwait Mobile ID’ or ‘Immune’ app, along with your civil ID upon entry to The Avenues, Entry will include: Those who have received 2 doses of the vaccine. Those who have received 1 dose of the vaccine & more than 14 days have passed. Those who have recovered from COVID-19 & haven’t passed the 90-day period. Those who are exempt from the vaccine for health reasons & provide proof approved by the Ministry of Health. Those under 16 years of age. New Kuwait Mobile ID Application, PACI Updated Kuwait Mobile ID هويتي Starting form next Sunday, June 27, only those who received the anti-Corona vaccine and groups who are exempted from receiving the vaccine will be allowed to enter commercial complexes with an area of ??more than 6,000 square …

Online Registration to address COVID-19 vaccination certificate issues for Indians, iiQ8

COVID-19 Vaccination Related Data Collection Drive for those Indian Nationals with valid Kuwait Residence Permits wishing to travel to Kuwait Embassy of India Kuwait This registration drive is for all those Indian nationals who hold valid residency permits of Kuwait, are currently stranded in India on account of COVID-19 related travel restrictions and are wishing to travel to Kuwait. This is a drive intended to assimilate information from the aforementioned category of stranded Indian nationals regarding the issues pertaining to their COVID-19 vaccination. Please note that currently the purpose of this data collection drive is to gather updated information regarding COVID-19 vaccination certificate related issues faced by stranded Indian nationals for necessary coordination and follow-up with the concerned authorities of the State of Kuwait to facilitate smooth travel to Kuwait post 01 August 2021. Please do not fill the form more than once. …

COVISHIELD , SinoVac vaccines takers allowed to Kuwait ? iiQ8, India China Vaccines approved ?

Sinovac, Covishield vaccine takers await their fate on return to Kuwait KUALA LUMPUR: A medical staff member shows a bottle of the Sinovac COVID-19 coronavirus vaccine on a mobile vaccine truck in Kuala Lumpur yesterday. – AFP By Ben Garcia KUWAIT: Residents with valid residencies can return to Kuwait from August 1, but only if they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The Ministry of Health in Kuwait only recognizes the Oxford-AstraZeneca, Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccines. Thousands of residents stranded abroad are hoping to return, but there are some outstanding questions that may hinder this process, including whether Kuwait will eventually recognize Chinese, Indian and Russian vaccines given to residents abroad in places like the Philippines, India and Egypt, among others. Secondly, will Kuwait equate the Covishield vaccine given in India with the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine, which is already approved by the Mini…