Easing up on coronavirus countermeasures spell 'danger' for Kuwait

KUWAIT, March 17 : The slightest sign of easing up in the fight against the coronavirus (COVID-19) will spell danger and catastrophe for the Kuwaiti society, said a Health Ministry official Tuesday.

In a press conference, Health Ministry Spokesman Dr. Adullah Al-Sanad affirmed that individuals and institutions have a shared responsibility in protecting society from the menace of coronavirus, indicating that so far, measures carried out in Kuwait call for optimism and hope.

In regards to the international efforts to halt the spread of the virus, the spokesman said that recovery rates around the globe were improving as nations continue to reinforce more countermeasures.

Back to Kuwait, he pointed out that all members of the health force are following the proper protocols in addressing any situation connected with COVID-19, indicating that efforts were successful in managing the crisis.
The Ministry of Health is also keen on following the global coronavirus updates and seeking experiences in better handling the virus.

Some 156 countries have confirmed cases of coronavirus and 169,000 people worldwide are infected, he revealed.
Infections and recoveries are in a tight race and hopefully efforts would succeed in vanquishing coronavirus, said the spokesman. (KUNA) --