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Kuwait begins mandatory quarantine for all people entering the country

The Gulf state is experiencing relatively high daily cases of COVID-19 as it continues its vaccination campaign.
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Kuwait has instituted a mandatory quarantine for all travelers entering the Gulf state to mitigate the continued spread of COVID-19. The country has also begun vaccinating people against the coronavirus.

As of Sunday, everyone arriving in Kuwait must quarantine in a hotel at their own expense for one week. This is followed by another week at their residence. The measure will remain in effect for one month, the state-run Kuwait News Agency reported.

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