Govt spokesman announces fund to support Kuwaiti coronavirus countermeasures

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KUWAIT, March 24 (KUNA) — A fund to support Kuwait’s coronavirus (COVID-19) countermeasures is established to allow monetary contributions from institutes, companies and individuals, said a government official on Tuesday.

Speaking during the cabinet press conference held at Seif Palace, Government spokesman Tareq Al-Mezerm indicated that the decision to establish the fund came in line with a cabinet decision, adding that a website for the fund was established to receive support.

Details on banks involved in the fund will be declared soon, he affirmed.
Meanwhile, Al-Mezrem welcomed the National Assembly’s cooperation with the government in the current coronavirus crisis, saying that amendments made to laws combating contagious disease were a very important step to defeat the spread of the viral infection.

The amendments will also halt any individuals meaning to harm society via intentionally spreading disease, he indicated.

The government spokesman took to remain citizens and residents alike to abide by measures set by the government to curb the spread of the coronavirus

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