Kuwait’s daily COVID-19 infection to test ratio stands at 0.19 percent

Kuwait’s daily COVID-19 infection to test ratio stands at 0.19 percent

KUWAIT: Ministers were briefed during the Cabinet’s weekly meeting on the latest developments of the coronavirus pandemic situation, including the signs of improvement shown in declining infection cases and hospitalizations. The daily rate of infections stands at 0.19 percent of the number of swap tests, he said, attributing the improvement to the accelerating rate of immunization. The Cabinet members express satisfaction about the trends of improvement, underscoring the need to continue commitment to the health precautions to help contain the outbreak of the virus and protect the community, thus preparing for return to normal life.

Kuwait’s Cabinet convened its regular weekly meeting at Al-Seif Palace on Monday under the chairmanship of His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Hamad Al-Sabah. His Highness the Prime Minister briefed the ministers on the progress made in the implementation of the call of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah for the country’s executive and legislative authorities to start a national dialogue.

The ministers reaffirmed backing for the call and agreed that a quiet dialogue could prod economic development, prepare the ground for balanced relations with the legislative authority and realize the aspirations of the people, said Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister