Health Minister urges abidance by Cabinet decisions on coronavirus

Health Minister urges abidance by Cabinet decisions on coronavirus

KUWAIT: Minister of Health Sheikh Dr Basel Al-Hmoud Al-Sabah stressed the importance of sticking to the Cabinet’s decisions on health guidelines to maintain epidemiological stability in the country. Speaking to KUNA and Kuwait TV on Monday following the Cabinet’s exceptional meeting, Dr Basel said the health situation is stable, thanks to Allah, but we need to maintain it. The Omicron variant has spread rapidly in many countries all over the world, and it is expected to prevail within two months, he said. Therefore, the decisions made by the Cabinet must be implemented and backed to preserve the good results achieved by the state, he noted.

The minister said that the decisions are in the public interest and maintain the stability of the epidemiological situation in Kuwait. He advised people not to travel at present, unless necessary, stressing the importance of abiding by health guidelines, mainly wearing facemasks in gathering places and closed-door areas. The minister urged all people to take a third booster shot of the anti-virus vaccine, as results have proved its efficacy against the variant or severe symptoms in case of infection. He thanked the ministry’s staff and teams at all medical facilities who have been working over the