2020 coronavirus pandemic in Kuwait

2020 Coronavirus Pandemic in Kuwait
Disease	COVID-19
Virus strain	SARS-CoV-2
Location	Kuwait
First outbreak	China
Index case	Kuwait City
Arrival date	24 February 2020
Confirmed cases	4,983 [1]
Suspected cases‡	N.A.
Recovered	1,776 [1]
Deaths	38 [1]
Total ILI cases	3,169 [1]
Official website
corona.e.gov.kw
‡Suspected cases have not been confirmed as being due to this strain by laboratory tests, although some other strains may have been ruled out.

The first confirmed case of the pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Kuwait was announced on 24 February 2020. As of 3 May 2020, there are 4,983 confirmed cases of COVID-19 with recovery of 1,776 cases and 38 deaths.

The country has been under voluntary lock-down since midnight of 11 March 2020 (start of 12 March) with the government suspending work across all government sectors except emergency services. All commercial air travel and border travel were suspended since midnight of 14 March 2020 (start of 15 March). Partial curfew was implemented since 22 March 2020 where curfew hours were between 5 pm until 4 am. This was amended on 6 April 2020 where end of curfew hours were extended from 4 am to 6 am. With the start of the holy month of Ramadan on 24 April 2020, the partial curfew was further amended to 4 pm until 8 am with special permissions for deliveries from 5 pm until 1 am (under strict health code conditions).

Background

On 12 January 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed that a novel coronavirus was the cause of a respiratory illness in a cluster of people in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China, which was reported to the WHO on 31 December 2019. ^{[2] [3]}

The case fatality ratio for COVID-19 has been much lower than SARS of 2003, ^{[4] [5]} but the transmission has been significantly greater, with a significant total death toll. ^{[6] [4]}

Timeline

February 2020

COVID-19 cases in Kuwait  ( v t e )      Deaths        Recoveries        Active cases FebFebMarMarAprAprMayMayLast 15 daysLast 15 days
Date			# of cases	# of deaths
2020-02-24		​	5(n.a.)
2020-02-25		​	11(+120%)
2020-02-26		​	26(+136%)
2020-02-27		​	43(+65%)
2020-02-28		​	45(+4%)
2020-02-29		​	45
2020-03-01		​	46(+2%)
2020-03-02		​	56(+21%)
2020-03-03		​	56
2020-03-04		​	56
2020-03-05		​ ​	58(+3%)
2020-03-06		​ ​	58
2020-03-07		​ ​	61(+5%)
2020-03-08		​ ​	64(+5%)
2020-03-09		​ ​	65(+1%)
2020-03-10		​ ​	69(+6%)
2020-03-11		​ ​	72(+4%)
2020-03-12		​ ​	80(+11%)
2020-03-13		​ ​	100(+25%)
2020-03-14		​ ​	104(+4%)
2020-03-15		​ ​	112(+8%)
2020-03-16		​ ​	123(+10%)
2020-03-17		​ ​	130(+5%)
2020-03-18		​ ​	142(+9%)
2020-03-19		​ ​	148(+4%)
2020-03-20		​ ​	159(+7%)
2020-03-21		​ ​	176(+11%)
2020-03-22		​ ​	188(+7%)
2020-03-23		​ ​	189(+1%)
2020-03-24		​ ​	191(+1%)
2020-03-25		​ ​	195(+2%)
2020-03-26		​ ​	208(+7%)
2020-03-27		​ ​	225(+8%)
2020-03-28		​ ​	235(+4%)
2020-03-29		​ ​	255(+8%)
2020-03-30		​ ​	266(+4%)
2020-03-31		​ ​	289(+9%)
2020-04-01		​ ​	317(+10%)
2020-04-02		​ ​	342(+8%)
2020-04-03		​ ​	417(+21%)
2020-04-04		​ ​ ​	455(+9%)	1(n.a.)
2020-04-05		​ ​ ​	556(+18%)	1(=)
2020-04-06		​ ​ ​	665(+20%)	1(=)
2020-04-07		​ ​ ​	743(+12%)	1(=)
2020-04-08		​ ​ ​	855(+15%)	1(=)
2020-04-09		​ ​ ​	910(+6%)	1(=)
2020-04-10		​ ​ ​	993(+9%)	1(=)
2020-04-11		​ ​ ​	1154(+16%)	1(=)
2020-04-12		​ ​ ​	1234(+7%)	1(=)
2020-04-13		​ ​ ​	1300(+5.3%)	2(+100%)
2020-04-14		​ ​ ​	1355(+4.2%)	3(+50%)
2020-04-15		​ ​ ​	1405(+3.7%)	3(=)
2020-04-16		​ ​ ​	1524(+8.5%)	3(=)
2020-04-17		​ ​ ​	1658(+8.8%)	5(+67%)
2020-04-18		​ ​ ​	1751(+5.6%)	6(+20%)
2020-04-19		​ ​ ​	1915(+9.4%)	7(+17%)
2020-04-20		​ ​ ​	1995(+4.2%)	9(+29%)
2020-04-21		​ ​ ​	2080(+4.3%)	11(+22%)
2020-04-22		​ ​ ​	2248(+8.1%)	13(+18%)
2020-04-23		​ ​ ​	2399(+6.7%)	14(+8%)
2020-04-24		​ ​ ​	2614(+9%)	15(+7%)
2020-04-25		​ ​ ​	2892(+10.6%)	19(+27%)
2020-04-26		​ ​ ​	3075(+6.3%)	20(+5%)
2020-04-27		​ ​ ​	3288(+6.9%)	22(+10%)
2020-04-28		​ ​ ​	3440(+4.6%)	23(+5%)
2020-04-29		​ ​ ​	3740(+8.7%)	24(+4%)
2020-04-30		​ ​ ​	4024(+7.6%)	26(+8%)
2020-05-01		​ ​ ​	4377(+8.8%)	30(+15%)
2020-05-02		​ ​ ​	4619(+5.5%)	33(+10%)
2020-05-03		​ ​ ​	4983(+7.9%)	38(+15%)
Sources: Ministry of Health : moh.gov.kw Official informations : corona.e.gov.kw

On 24 February, Kuwaiti Ministry of Health announced that there were 3 cases detected coming from Iran that carry coronavirus disease 2019. The first person was a Kuwait I national, 53 years old, while the second was a Saudi national, 61 years old, and the third was a person from the stateless community. ^[7] Later, 2 cases were announced on that same day. ^[8] At the end of 24 February, there were 5 confirmed cases in Kuwait.^{[ citation needed ]}

On 25 February, Kuwaiti Ministry of Health announced that there were 4 new cases coming from Iran with coronavirus disease 2019. ^[9] At the end of 25 February, there were 9 confirmed cases in Kuwait.^{[ citation needed ]}

On 26 February, Kuwaiti Ministry of Health announced that 16 news cases have been reported with the novel coronavirus, associated with travel to Iran. ^[10] At the end of 26 February, there were 25 confirmed cases in Kuwait.^{[ citation needed ]}

On 27 February, Kuwaiti Ministry of Health announced new 18 cases associated with travel to Iran. ^[11] At the end of 27 February, there were 43 confirmed cases in Kuwait.^{[ citation needed ]}

On 28 February, Kuwaiti Ministry of Health announced new 2 cases associated with travel to Iran. ^[12] At the end of 28 February, there were 45 confirmed cases in Kuwait.^{[ citation needed ]}

On 29 February, the Kuwaiti Ministry of Health announced that there were no new cases. At the end of February, there were 45 confirmed cases in Kuwait.^{[ citation needed ]}

March 2020

On 11 March, Kuwaiti Directorate General of Civil Aviation has suspended all travel, except cargo flights, to and from Kuwait starting from 13 March, effectively locking down the nation until further notice.^{[ citation needed ]}

On 12 March, Kuwaiti Ministry of Health announced 8 new cases, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 80.^{[ citation needed ]}

On 13 March, the Kuwaiti Ministry of Health announced 20 new cases, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 100. The Public Authority Of Agriculture Affairs And Fish Resources closed public parks, and the ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs announced just before noon prayers for Muslims to pray from home and not to attend Friday prayers during a pandemic. ^{[13] [14]}

On 15 March, the ministry of health announced 11 new cases for a total of 123. ^[15]

On 18 March, the Ministry of Health announced 6 new cases for a total of 148. More than 14,000 swipe tests had been conducted by this point. ^[16]

On 21 March, the Ministry of Health announced 17 new cases for a total for 176. ^[17]

April 2020

On 1 April, the Ministry of Health announced 28 new cases for a total of 317 cases. ^[18]

On 2 April, the Ministry of Health announced 25 new cases for a total of 342 cases. ^[19]

On 3 April, the Ministry of Health announced 75 new cases for a total of 417 cases. ^[20]

On 4 April, an Indian national, 46 years old died from the virus. The country reported its first death from the virus. ^[21]

The Ministry of Health announced 62 new cases for a total of 455 cases. ^[22]

On 5 April, the Ministry of Health announced 77 new cases for a total of 556 cases. ^[23]

On 6 April, the Ministry of Health announced 109 new cases for a total of 665 cases and a recovery of 4. ^[24]

On 7 April, the Ministry of Health announced 78 new cases for a total of 743 cases and a recovery of 2. ^[25]

On 8 April, the Ministry of Health announced 112 new cases for a total of 855 cases and a recovery of 6. ^[26]

On 9 April, the Ministry of Health announced 55 new cases for a total of 910 cases. ^[27]

On 10 April, the Ministry of Health announced 83 new cases for a total of 993 cases. ^[28]

On 11 April, the Ministry of Health announced 161 new cases for a total of 1,154 cases in Kuwait. ^[29]

On 12 April, the Ministry of Health announced 80 new cases for a total of 1,234 cases in Kuwait. ^[30]

On 13 April, the Ministry of Health announced 66 new cases for a total of 1,300 cases and a recovery of 8. Kuwait reported its 2nd death due to the virus. A Kuwaiti male citizen aged 50 years old died from the virus. He was in ICU and was receiving medical attention for the last 21 days. ^[31]

On 14 April, the Ministry of Health announced 55 new cases for a total of 1,355 cases and a recovery of 21. Today, Kuwait reported its 3rd death in the country due to the virus. A Kuwaiti female citizen aged 79 years old died from the virus. She was in ICU and was receiving medical attention for the last 4 days. ^[32]

On 15 April, the Ministry of Health announced 50 new cases for a total of 1,405 cases and a recovery of 30. ^[33]

On 16 April, the Ministry of Health announced 119 new cases for a total of 1,524 cases and a recovery of 19. ^[34]

On 17 April, the Minister of Health announced the recovery of 33. The Ministry of Health announced 134 new cases for a total of 1,658 and a recovery of 33. Kuwait reported 2 more deaths in the country bringing the total number of deaths due to the virus to 5. A Kuwaiti citizen aged 58 years old died from the virus after receiving medical attention in ICU for the past 6 days. The other was an Iranian national aged 69 years old who died from the virus after receiving medical attention in ICU for the past 9 days. The Ministry of Health also informed that the number of patients in ICU is 32, in which 16 are critical and 16 are stable. ^[35]

On 18 April, the Ministry of Health announced 93 new cases for a total of 1,751 cases and a recovery of 22. The number of patients in ICU is 34, in which 18 are critical and 16 are stable. In the last 24 hours, 3 cases have been transferred to ICU and 1 death has been reported. The total number of death due to the virus now stands at 6. A Bangladeshi resident aged 68 years old died from the virus after receiving medical attention in ICU for the past 9 days. ^[36]

On 19 April, the Ministry of Health announced 164 new cases for a total of 1,915 cases and a recovery of 25. The number of patients in ICU is 38, in which 20 are critical and 18 are stable. In the last 24 hours, 5 cases have been transferred to ICU and 1 death has been reported. The total number of death due to the virus now stands at 7. An Indian resident aged 60 years old died from the virus after receiving medical attention in ICU for the past 10 days. ^[37]

On 20 April, the Ministry of Health announced 80 new cases for a total of 1,995 cases and a recovery of 62. The number of patients in ICU is 39, in which 26 are critical and 13 are stable. In the last 24 hours, 7 cases have been transferred to ICU and 4 cases transferred out of ICU to the ward. Kuwait reported 2 more death bringing the total number of death due to the virus within the country to 9. An Indian resident aged 55 years old and a Bangladeshi resident aged 49 years old died from the virus. They were receiving medical attention in the ICU. ^[38]

On 21 April, the Ministry of Health announced 85 new cases for a total of 2,080 cases and a recovery of 45. The number of patients in ICU is 46, in which 20 are critical and 26 stable. In the last 24 hours, 7 cases have been transferred to ICU and 4 cases transferred out of ICU to the ward. Kuwait reported 2 more death bringing the total number of death due to the virus within the country to 11. A Somali resident aged 63 years old and a Bangladeshi resident aged 59 years old died from the virus. They were receiving medical attention in the ICU for the past 6 days and 18 days respectively. ^[39]

On 22 April, the Ministry of Health announced 168 new cases for a total of 2,248 and a recovery of 31. The number of patients in ICU is 50, in which 21 are critical and 29 stable. In the last 24 hours, 7 cases have been transferred to ICU and 4 cases transferred out of ICU to the ward. Kuwait reported 2 more death bringing the total number of death due to the virus within the country to 13. An Indian resident aged 75 years old and an Indian resident aged 57 years old died from the virus. They were receiving medical attention in the ICU for the past 6 days and 7 days respectively. ^[40]

On 23 April, the Ministry of Health announced 151 new cases for a total of 2,399 and a recovery of 55. The number of patients in ICU is 55, in which 22 are critical and 33 stable. In the last 24 hours, 7 cases have been transferred to ICU and 1 cases transferred out of ICU to the ward. Kuwait reported 1 more death bringing the total number of death due to the virus within the country to 14. A Kuwaiti Citizen aged 41 years old was receiving medical attention in the ICU for the past 28 days. ^[41]

On 24 April, the Ministry of Health announced 215 new cases for a total of 2,614 and a recovery of 115. The number of patients in ICU is 60, in which 27 are critical and 33 stable. In the last 24 hours, 7 cases have been transferred to ICU and 1 cases transferred out of ICU to the ward. Kuwait reported 1 more death bringing the total number of death due to the virus within the country to 15. A Bangladeshi resident aged 55 years old was receiving medical attention in the ICU for the past 9 days. ^[42]

On 25 April, the Ministry of Health announced 278 new cases for a total of 2,892 and a recovery of 43. The number of patients in ICU is 58, in which 25 are critical and 33 stable. In the last 24 hours, 4 cases have been transferred to ICU and 2 cases transferred out of ICU to the ward. Kuwait reported 4 more deaths bringing the total number of death due to the virus within the country to 19. A Kuwaiti national aged 74 years old, an Egyptian resident aged 45 years old, a Bangladeshi resident aged 64 years old and an Indian resident aged 59 years old were receiving medical attention in the ICU. ^[43]

On 26 April, the Ministry of Health announced 183 new cases for a total of 3,075 and a recovery of 150. The number of patients in ICU is 61, in which 31 are critical and 30 stable. In the last 24 hours, 5 cases have been transferred to ICU and 1 case transferred out of ICU to the ward. Kuwait reported 1 more death bringing the total number of death due to the virus within the country to 20. An Iranian resident aged 57 years old was receiving medical attention in the ICU for the past 24 days. ^[44]

On 27 April, the Ministry of Health announced 213 new cases for a total of 3,288 and a recovery of 206. The number of patients in ICU is 64, in which 30 are critical and 34 stable. In the last 24 hours, 5 cases have been transferred to ICU. Kuwait reported 2 more death bringing the total number of death due to the virus within the country to 22. A Kuwaiti national aged 53 years old and an Indian resident aged 54 years old died from the virus. They were receiving medical attention in the ICU for the past 30 days and 17 days respectively. ^[45]

On 28 April, the Ministry of Health announced 152 new cases for a total of 3,440 and a recovery of 164. The number of patients in ICU is 67, in which 37 are critical and 30 stable. In the last 24 hours, 6 cases have been transferred to ICU while 2 cases transferred out of ICU to the ward. Kuwait reported 1 more death bringing the total number of death due to the virus within the country to 23. An Indian resident aged 61 years old was receiving medical attention in the ICU for the past 3 days. ^[46]

On 29 April, the Ministry of Health announced 300 new cases for a total of 3,740 and a recovery of 213. The number of patients in ICU is 66, in which 28 are critical and 38 stable. In the last 24 hours, 5 cases have been transferred to ICU while 5 cases transferred out of ICU to the ward. Kuwait reported 1 more death bringing the total number of death due to the virus within the country to 24. A Filipino resident aged 57 years old was receiving medical attention in the ICU for the past 6 days. ^[47]

On 30 April, the Ministry of Health announced 284 new cases for a total of 4,024 and a recovery of 150. The number of patients in ICU is 66, in which 30 are critical and 36 stable. In the last 24 hours, 5 cases transferred to ICU while 3 cases transferred out of ICU to the ward. Kuwait reported 2 more deaths bringing the total number of death due to the virus within the country to 26. Two Indian residents aged 54 and 51 years old were receiving medical attention in the ICU for the past 7 and 14 days respectively. ^[48]

May 2020

On 1 May, the Ministry of Health announced 353 new cases for a total of 4,377 and a recovery of 63. The number of patients in ICU is 70, in which 36 are critical and 34 stable. In the last 24 hours, 11 cases transferred to ICU while 3 cases transferred out of ICU to the ward. Kuwait reported 4 more deaths bringing the total number of death due to the virus within the country to 30. A Kuwaiti national (aged 72 years old), a Bangladeshi resident (aged 50 years old), an Indian resident (aged 45 years old) and an Egyptian resident (aged 61 years old) were receiving medical attention in the ICU for the past 14, 6, 4 and 14 days respectively. ^[49]

On 2 May, the Ministry of Health announced 242 new cases for a total of 4,619 and a recovery of 101. The number of patients in ICU is 69, in which 34 are critical and 35 stable. In the last 24 hours, 5 cases transferred to ICU while 3 cases transferred out of ICU to the ward. Kuwait reported 3 more deaths bringing the total number of death due to the virus within the country to 33. A Bangladeshi resident (aged 43 years old), an Indian resident (aged 34 years old) and a Jordanian resident (aged 71 years old) were receiving medical attention in the ICU for the past 11, 11 and 3 days respectively. ^[50]

On 3 May, the Ministry of Health announced 364 new cases for a total of 4,983 and a recovery of 73. The number of patients in ICU is 72, in which 29 are critical and 43 stable. In the last 24 hours, 10 cases transferred to ICU while 2 cases transferred out of ICU to the ward. Kuwait reported 5 more deaths bringing the total number of death due to the virus within the country to 38. A Pakistani resident (aged 61 years old), an Indian resident (aged 63 years old), a Bangladeshi resident (aged 46 years old), a Jordanian resident (aged 54 years old) and an Indian resident (aged 43 years old) were receiving medical attention in the ICU for the past 18, 10, 18, 2 and 12 days respectively. ^[51]

Action taken on the deceased

April 16: The Director of Funeral Affairs Department of Kuwait Municipality, revealed that the administration had buried 3 bodies who had died due to the Coronavirus, without washing them. Ministry of Health has issued direct orders that in the event of death due to the virus, the deceased is placed in a completely closed sterile bag which does not open. The burial procedures are as per usual proceeding and the selection of graves is according to the established numerical sequence, and therefore there are no places designated for those who died with the virus. In addition, only 3 people with the deceased were allowed to enter and attend the burial which takes place in the cemetery. ^[52] Kuwaiti MP Khalīl aṣ-Ṣaliḥ suggested that medical workers who die fighting the pandemic be treated as martyrs, under the martyrs' office, which controls the affairs of families of people who died fighting off the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait. ^{[53] [54]}

Response

All commercial flights were suspended on 13 March, with an exception for cargo flights. A public holiday was declared from 12 to 26 March, with work to resume on 29 March. Some shops were closed, and restrictions were placed on restaurants. ^[55] Authorities asked people to stay home for Friday prayers, saying "The doors of the mosques will stay closed" and citing a fatwa allowing people not to attend prayers in mosques. ^[56] Classes were suspended from 1 to 12 March, which was extended to 29 March, ^[55] and later to 4 August. ^[57]

Visas were partially suspended, and quarantines required for all arrivals from certain high-risk countries. Arrivals at Kuwait International Airport from other countries were required to self-quarantine for 14 days. ^[55] The borders with Iraq and Saudi Arabia were closed. ^[58]

Food exports were banned, and Minister of Commerce & Industry Khalid Al Roudan reassured people that the country had enough food and shipping was continuing. ^[58]

On 15 March, Interior Minister Anas Khalid Al-Saleh told people to follow the measures imposed by the government and stop going out unnecessarily. He warned that curfews or deportations could be used if people failed to comply. ^[15]

Impacts

Academic Studies

The suspension of the schools was needed to avoid the spread of the coronavirus in children, teenagers and younger people (Kindergarten up to university level). The high school graduates (Grade 12 seniors) were the most affected by the suspension since graduation is usually in May–June yearly. However, the academic year will be resumed in August 2020, which means their graduation will be delayed. Furthermore, getting sponsored scholarships to study in universities, will also be delayed due to the same reasons.^{[ citation needed ]}

Economics

The strategic planning and surplus for food and supplies are for six months. All supermarkets and grocery stores have all usual products as before the border closure or the imposed partial curfew.^{[ citation needed ]}

However, small businesses are the most affected since they are losing a lot of money, and yet, have to pay rent or salaries to their workers. The government have promised packages and solutions to ensure these businesses are compensated for these unfortunate circumstances with the partial lockdown.^{[ citation needed ]}

People

People are confined to their homes. , the government has correctly imposed a complete lockdown on non-Kuwaiti labor's residing in a jaleb-al-shwiek area. All the Kuwaitis and non-Kuwaitis are appreciative of the efforts that were put in place to ensure the control of the coronavirus. However, there is a sense of rush in buying supplies in non-curfew hours (6 a.m to 5 p.m), even though the Kuwaiti government have reiterated that goods and supplies are for six months.^{[ citation needed ]}

The partial lockdown, staying at home and social distancing has caused boredom for the majority, as cinemas, malls, department stores, and entertainment places are shut and closed. Normal things like exercising in the gym, or eating outside people homes, suddenly unacceptable, shut and closed due to the coronavirus.^{[ citation needed ]}

Medical personnel

At least 105 medical personnel, including doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and other professions, were infected with the virus as of 27 April 2020 ^[59]

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External links

• Media related to COVID-19 pandemic in Kuwait at Wikimedia Commons
• Coronavirus COVID-19 Global Cases and historical data by Johns Hopkins University