7 Indians Infected From Contact With Confirmed Coronavirus Case

30 March 2020 Coronavirus

The Kuwaiti Ministry of Health announced Monday that 11 people were infected by the novel coronavirus, known as COVID-19, in the last 24 hours. With this, the total number of Indians confirmed with coronavirus cases reaches 25 in Kuwait.

This brings the country's tally of confirmed virus cases up to 266, the ministry's spokesman Dr. Abdullah Al-Sanad said in a daily news briefing.

Two related to travel, ie one Kuwaiti connected to UK travel and another resident connected to KSA travel.
One Kuwaiti was in contact with a travelled case. Seven Indians are in contact with other confirmed cases. Another Indian is currently under investigation, officials added.

Earlier in the day, Kuwaiti Minister of Health Sheikh Dr. Basel Al-Sabah announced the recovery of five additional people from the novel coronavirus, raising the country's total recoveries to 72.

In addition, 194 virus patients are still receiving necessary treatment, while 13 others are in intensive care units; including three in a critical condition.

The spokesman; once again, urged citizens and residents alike to follow the guidelines and instructions of Kuwaiti health authorities and World Health Organization, primarily maintaining social distancing and home quarantine in order to curb the spread of the virus.

 

SOURCE : IIK

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