Kuwait bans citizens from travelling without vaccination; ban on expats to stay

Kuwait bans citizens from travelling without vaccination; ban on expats to stay

KUWAIT: The Council of Ministers on Monday slapped a ban on the travel of citizens, their close relatives and domestic helpers to foreign countries unless they have received two doses of vaccinations, the government spokesman said.

Tareq Al-Mizrem said the ban will be effective from May 22. Young people not covered by the vaccination drive are exempted from the ban. He added that the Cabinet also extended a ban on the entry of expatriates, which has been effective since early February.