No plan to shut shop if new variant jumps

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KUWAIT CITY, Dec 23: The health related decisions taken by the government in an extraordinary meeting held recently raised questions on what might happen if the new variant of coronavirus – omicron — spreads in the country, reports Al-Qabas daily. Speaking to the daily, sources from the government affirmed there is no plan to close commercial facilities in case the new variant spreads due to the availability of vaccines, high vaccination rate and strict enforcement of health regulations.

Sources also clarified that measures will be taken if omicron spreads, most notably reducing the number of employees reporting for work or implement the remote work system and online education once again; while no one will be allowed to enter closed places without a mask. Sources added it is possible that omicron will spread in Kuwait, considering the discovery of such cases in neighboring countries; so everyone must fully abide by the health regulations and take the booster dose of the corona vaccine as it has been proven that it provides 98 percent protection from the virus.

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