Coronavirus: Kuwait bans travel with Egypt, Lebanon, Syria and 4 other countries

Coronavirus: Kuwait bans travel with Egypt, Lebanon, Syria and 4 other countries

Kuwaitis coming back from Iran wait at Sheikh Saad Airport in Kuwait City, on February 22, 2020, before being taken to a hospital to be tested for coronavirus.. Passengers who had layovers or stops in any of the seven countries at some point in their journey within the last two weeks, will also be banned from entering Kuwait even if they have valid residency permits or visas.. Kuwaiti nationals coming from those countries will be allowed to enter, provided they are quarantined.. The ministry of health reported 58 coronavirus cases in the country as of Friday..